As schools in D.C. and Maryland reopen for the 2025–26 academic year, AAA is reminding motorists, parents, students, and bicyclists to stay alert and follow traffic safety rules to keep children safe. With increased congestion around schools, risks posed by distracted driving, red-light running, and improper bus passing are heightened. AAA highlights state laws, offers safety tips for bus riders, pedestrians, bicyclists, and parents handling drop-offs and pick-ups, and stresses vigilance to prevent avoidable tragedies.
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Commentary: The urgent need for driver’s education in public schools
Sen. Cory McCray has sponsored Senate Bill 1081 to establish a Driver Education in Public Schools Grant Program, which will provide $2 million in perpetual grants to assist public schools in offering driver education courses, with the goal of equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.