Tuesday on DelmarvaLife, we learned how to keep trick or treaters safe this Halloween. State Farm Insurance agent Tom Prunty says there are several measures parents and children can take. When it comes to costume safety, Tom says, parents should do the following:
-Stick reflective tape onto costumes to make your child more visible.
-Have him or her carry a flashlight.
-Make sure costumes and shoes are the correct size to prevent tripping.
-Use face paint and leave the masks at home: They can obstruct vision.
State Farm says drivers should be careful, too. Some of the advice for them:
-Be alert for children and eliminate in-car distractions.
-Drive slowly.
-Practice extra caution at intersections and corners.
-Pull in and out of driveways carefully.
-Discuss these and other driving pointers with your teen driver.
