Kid Zone
Welcome to the Kid Zone!
It’s never too early to start learning about the rules of the road! Below you’ll find tips and activities that can help engage children with safety around large trucks and buses at any age.
What to Know About Trucks & Buses
Trucks and buses face different challenges than your car. See what it's like behind their steering wheel—become a safety wizard by reading the tips below.
Watch Out for Wide Turns |
Spot the Blind Spots |
Leave Space for Stopping |
| Trucks and buses are much longer than cars, so they make wide turns. Cars should wait and let them finish turning instead of trying to pass by. | Cars should watch out for blind spots, the areas behind, in front and along the sides of large trucks and buses where they can’t see other cars. Drivers should pass through them to be seen and stay safe. Stay out of these “no zones”! | Trucks are really heavy, especially when they’re fully loaded with important goods, so they need extra time to slow down or stop. |
Activities at Home or On the Road
No matter where you are, you can learn about road safety with these helpful and fun activities.
Our Roads, Our Safety Coloring Book |
Kids’ Activity Pages |
Large Truck and Bus Fun Fact Activity Page |
| Print and add your own colorful twist to this coloring book full of past art contest winners’ creations. | Challenge yourself with these fun road safety games. |
Learn fun facts about large trucks and buses while getting creative! |
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America 250 Activity Page |
Work Zone Activity Page |
Trucking Industry Girl Scout Patch |
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Share the road safely on your next road trip while celebrating the Nation's 250th birthday with this kid-friendly activity sheet!
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Traveling through work zones can be tricky especially around large trucks and buses. Learn safety tips while coloring!
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Earn your next Girl Scout patch with Women in Trucking by learning more about the trucking industry. Courtesy of Women in Trucking
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Ready for More?
Your road safety journey can continue with these cool projects.
Road Safety Art Contest Planner |
Future Drivers Postcard |
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| Find road safety tips all year round featuring the artwork from previous winners of the Road Safety Art Contest. | Share road safety tips and learn more about our kids and teen resources by downloading the postcard. |
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The annual FMCSA Road Safety Art Contest invites students to use their creativity to raise awareness of how to stay safe on the road, particularly when driving, biking, or walking around large trucks and buses.
The 2026 contest is open now! Entries accepted through June 5, 2026. For full contest rules and the entry form, click below.
Thank you to the Our Roads, Our Safety partners who provided activities and opportunities for kids! Learn about the Our Roads, Our Safety partnership.
Last updated: Monday, March 23, 2026