Halloween Can Be a Scary Night for Trick-or-Treaters And Motorists.News Editors/City Desks LOS LOS Length of stay, see there ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2003 The combination of trick-or-treaters and the end of daylight-savings time can conjure up conjure up Verb 1. to create an image in the mind: the name Versailles conjures up a past of sumptuous grandeur 2. some potentially scary scar·y adj. scar·i·er, scar·i·est 1. Causing fright or alarm. 2. Easily scared; very timid. scar moments for drivers and pedestrians, warns the Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. . Nearly half of all pedestrian A pedestrian is a person travelling on foot, whether walking or running. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case historically. History Walking is the primary means of human locomotion. fatalities involving children occur between 4 and 8 p.m., prime time for trick-or-treaters. "Young children out trick-or-treating are particularly at risk because they are usually out near dusk when visibility is lowest," said Arline Dillman, Ph.D., traffic safety manager for the Auto Club. "Since Halloween takes place just 6 days after the end of daylight-savings time, sunset will be occurring an hour earlier that we're accustomed to. The key for drivers and pedestrians is to 'see and be seen.'" The Auto Club recommends the following trick-or-treat tips: -- Parents or an older teen should accompany young trick-or-treaters. If a parent or adult cannot accompany children, they should trick-or-treat with a group of friends. -- Carry a flashlight both to light the way and to make children visible to motorists. -- If trick-or-treating at night, wear a light colored costume with reflective Refers to light hitting an opaque surface such as a printed page or mirror and bouncing back. See reflective media and reflective LCD. tape. -- Using face make-up Make-up The amount of deficiency when a cash flow or capital item is deficient. For example, an interest make-up relates to the interest amount above a ceiling percentage. is safer than wearing a mask. If a mask is worn, remove it before crossing the street to improve the ability to see oncoming on·com·ing adj. Coming nearer; approaching: an oncoming storm. n. An approach; an advance. traffic. -- Plan the trick-or-treat route in advance and pick well-lit streets. Parents should be familiar with streets on which children will be trick-or-treating. Children should only go to homes where residents are known and have outside lights on as a sign of welcome. Children should not enter homes or apartments unless accompanied by an adult. -- Cross streets only at corners, not between parked cars or in the middle of the block. The Auto Club recommends the following Halloween safety tips for motorists: -- Stay alert for children crossing streets at all locations, not just corners and intersections. -- Drive slowly in residential areas. -- Don't run red lights. Give yourself time to reach your destination. -- Check vehicles' headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals to ensure they are in proper working condition. -- Clean windows and headlights to improve visibility. |
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