In the days to come, thousands of students will be lining up at bus stops, riding bikes on paths and streets or walking to school, thinking about a whole host of things besides being safe. ODOT reminds parents - and drivers - that when you think of back-to-school, you should think "safety." Children can be unpredictable, and younger children especially aren't able to judge speed and distance as well as adults can. Rainy days limit driver visibility and motorists need to pay attention to pedestrians, school zones and school children. It's an exciting time - we urge everyone to take extra time and be extra cautious.