Homecoming celebrations for area high schools have begun. The festivities give students the opportunity to get out and enjoy themselves during this time of year, joining friends, family and alumni as they cheer on their team hopefully to victory, getting dressed up and dancing the night away.

But they also should remember to do all of these things as safely as possible.

There is certain to be lots of fanfare surrounding all of these events, but precautions must be taken.

As during any time when students are out on their own, they must make certain to be careful if they are driving. As has been documented many times, teenagers aren’t as experienced at driving as many of us and may not always be concentrating as much as they should, especially if there are numerous students in the vehicle

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