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Distracted Walking | A My Big Yellow Bus Safety Video

This video, created by Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, highlights the dangers of distracted walking for students travelling to and from school. It demonstrates how distractions such as using a phone, listening to music, or not paying attention to surroundings can increase the risk of collisions when crossing streets. The video shows safe practices, including stopping, looking both ways, making eye contact with drivers, and staying alert at all times. Through clear, relatable scenarios, it encourages students to focus on their environment and make responsible decisions, helping to create safer school travel experiences for pedestrians in busy neighbourhoods and crossings.