Travel

#Travel Safely.

Pedestrian Safety

• Kids, older adults and people who ve been drinking are the most at-risk pedestrians .
• Help your kids get the message about staying safe while walking with these videos.

Bicycle Safety

• Help your kids get the message about staying safe while biking with these videos.
• Make sure your bike helmet fits properly. (See the video and tips.)

Motorcycle Safety

• Always wear a helmet. Doing so reduces your chances of dying in a motorcycle crash by 37 percent.
• Get the right helmet. Watch the video on choosing the right one and the tips on identifying unsafe ones.

Safe Driving Tips During Severe Weather

Stay Safe on the Road

Driving-related dangers come in many forms. Education is key to understanding the risks and keeping people safe.

Driving Guidelines

Older Drivers

• Plan ahead and take steps to keep the older driver in your life safe on the road.

Travel by Train or Bus

Long-distance travel by train or bus may offer advantages in price, comfort and/or convenience over plane or car travel.

Bus Travel

Commercial buses are an inexpensive option for many travelers. However, there are many bus companies, and their safety records vary. Research your options for a safer trip with these resources from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration :

To report a bus safety issue, call 1-888-DOT-SAFT (1-888-368-7238) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the National Consumer Complaint Database .

Train Travel

Amtrak. the nationwide passenger rail network, is a federally-chartered, for-profit corporation. Visit Amtrak.com to buy tickets, check schedules, find stations and more.

The Federal Railroad Administration oversees all U.S. railroad safety. It investigates serious railroad accidents to determine their cause and compliance with existing safety laws and regulations. Find out what the FRA recommendations are for preventing passenger trains from speeding.

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