Help protect trick-or-treaters by following these driving safety tips on Halloween. Be especially careful between 4 and 8 p.m., when most young pedestrians are out and about.

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Halloween Safe Driving Tips

Driving during trick-or-treating

Help protect trick-or-treaters by following these driving safety tips on Halloween. Be especially careful between 4 and 8 p.m., when most young pedestrians are out and about.

Drive slowly, and don’t pass stopped vehicles unless you are sure the vehicle is parked. The driver might be dropping off children to enjoy trick or treating.

Avoid distractions by waiting until you’ve stopped to call, text, or surf. But at the same time, be sure to have your phone handy when you are walking around. This will allow you to call for help if you need it.

Watch for children darting into the street. Kids can cross the street anywhere, and most young pedestrian deaths happen at spots other than intersections. During Halloween, the streets are often filled with little ones who are most excited about getting to the next house and not always paying attention to vehicles around them.

Always yield to young pedestrians. Children might not stop, either because they don’t see your vehicle approaching or don’t know how to safely cross the street.

Always use your turn signals. I cannot stress this one enough! Turn signals allow other vehicles and pedestrians to see where you are wanting to go.  If you have to pull over to drop off or pick up your kids, turn on your hazard lights to let others know you are not just a parked car. And always leave your lights on when driving around for Halloween.

What tip would you give someone for safe driving on Halloween?