{"id":68,"date":"2017-08-14T15:28:08","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T15:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dallaschiropractor.com\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2023-04-10T19:58:22","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T19:58:22","slug":"dallas-chiropractor-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dallaschiropractor.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/14\/dallas-chiropractor-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-School Driving Tips from Your Dallas Chiropractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"YourWith the start of school, traffic necessarily slows. There are school zones, school buses, carpool lines, bikers and walkers all headed to elementary, middle and high schools throughout North Texas. Your job as a driver is to watch out for the safety of others and avoid being involved in an accident. Here are some important tips on how to do just that from Dr. Zinovy Chukhman<\/a>, your Dallas chiropractor.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Text and Drive<\/h2>\n

On September 1, 2017, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will sign into law a ban on texting and driving. Fines will range from $25 to $99, with repeat offenders getting hit with a fine of $200. It seems almost elementary\u2014pun intended\u2014but you cannot keep your eyes on the road when you are looking at your phone. We know some people that put their phones in the trunk every time they get in the car in order to avoid temptation. Dr. Z. applauds those folks who take their safety and the safety of others so seriously.<\/p>\n

Be Safe When Dropping Off<\/h2>\n

The National Safe Routes to School<\/a> program reports that more children are hit by cars near schools than at any other location. Therefore, follow these rules to keep your children and others safe from harm:<\/p>\n