CAA's Summer Safety Advice For You & Your Family

CAA's Summer Safety Advice For You & Your Family

Summer is heating up here in Saskatchewan, and that means more road trips and outdoor adventures! Whether you're headed to the beach, the mountains, or chilling outside at home, CAA has some valuable safety advice to ensure a safe and relaxing summer.

Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety:

A recent national study by CAA Road Safety Innovation Labs and Miovision shows pedestrians and cyclists face daily near misses at intersections--so it's more important than ever to stay alert. Most busy intersections in Canada see more than 2,000 pedestrians a day, meaning at least three serious incidents happen daily at a single location. 1 in every 770 pedestrians face a high risk near miss, and 1 in every 500 cyclists face a critical near miss.

Step into summer with our top 5 pedestrian and cyclist safety tips for your family.

  1. Know the rules of the road: Teach your children about pedestrian and bike safety. Check out our bike safety videos here.
  2. Wear a helmet: Wearing a helmet when riding your bike, scooter, or ATV increases your chance of surviving a fall or collision. Follow the 2V1 rule; your helmet should fit two fingers above your eyebrows, the straps should form a V under your ears, and one finger should fit between the strap and your chin.
  3. Be seen, be heard, and be ready: When cycling, wear bright colours or reflective gear, equip your bike with a bell, and add headlights or taillights to increase visibility.
  4. Don't walk distracted: Put your phones away and stay alert. Cross at marked intersections and look both ways before crossing the street.
  5. Motorists, be alert and follow speed limits: During summer holidays, schools, parks, and playgrounds become high-traffic areas—stay alert for pedestrians and cyclists of all ages.

Road Trip Safety:

Drive smart, stay safe with our top 6 safety tips for motorists.

  1. Don't drive distracted: This includes driving while using a mobile phone, eating, drinking, smoking, grooming, having long conversations, and adjusting entertainment and navigation systems. Keep your mind focused on the task of safe driving.
  2. Plan in advance: Plan your route in advance and share the details with friends and family. Correctly install children's car and booster seats before driving. Verify that your driver's licence, vehicle insurance, travel insurance, and CAA membership are renewed and up to date.
  3. Check you vehicle: Get your vehicle inspected. Check your vehicle's tires, brake fluid, coolant and oil, windshield wipers, washer fluid, and belt tension. Check you battery at CAA Battery Depot or any Approved Auto Repair Service.
  4. Be prepared: Pack a roadside assistance kit including a flashlight with extra batteries, a first-aid kit, a blanket, tire pressure gauge, pliers, adjustable wrench, non-perishable food, water, windshield washer fluid, jumper cables, and emergency flares or reflectors. Always have an extra charger and battery pack for your mobile phone in case you need to call for help. Find roadside safety kits at your local CAA store.
  5. Slow Down Move Over: Slow Down Move Over for tow truck operators, law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters, and construction crews working on Saskatchewan highways. It's the law to slow to 60 km/h. It's a matter of life and death.
  6. Check your RV, boat, and camper: Check tires, wheel bearings, and trailer lights before hitting the road. If a breakdown occurs, call CAA Roadside Assistance for help. Use the CAA Mobile App for roadside services and other member benefits.

Air Travel Safety:

  1. Talk to a travel consultant: Flying somewhere this summer? Contact a trusted and experienced CAA Travel Consultant to help plan your vacation at caask.ca/travel.
  2. Arrive early: If you are travelling for a time sensitive event such as a wedding, plan to arrive early to give yourself "buffer" time.
  3. Pack smart: Pack your carry-on luggage with "true essentials"--fully charged technology including your phone and laptop, medication, a change of clothes, and valuables.
  4. Learn your rights: Lost of damaged baggage? Delayed or cancelled flight? Learn more
  5. Summer 2025 CAA Saskatchewan Magazine: Discover must-see destinations, helpful safety advice, and CAA Member benefits in the summer 2025 issue of CAA Saskatchewan Magazine.


Want to learn more? Check out our CAA Saskatchewan online resources:

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For further information or media interviews, please contact:

Angel Blair
Manager, Communications & Public Relations
CAA Saskatchewan
306.216.7362
angel.blair@caask.ca