Checklist for Drivers
When driving a car, RV, or camper, take the following precautions and ask any other drivers to do the
same:
● Ensure all drivers are adults—girls should not be transporting other girls.
● Never transport girls in flatbed or panel trucks, in the bed of a pickup, or in a camper-trailer.
● Keep directions and a road map in the car, along with a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
● Check your lights, signals, tires, windshield wipers, horns, and fluid levels before each trip and
check them periodically on long trips.
● Keep all necessary papers up to date, such as your driver’s license, vehicle registration, any state
or local inspections, insurance coverage, and the like.
● Wear your seat belt at all times, and insist that all passengers do the same; keep girls under 12 in
the back seats.
● Follow all the established rules of the road in your state (following the speed limit, keeping a two-
car-length between you and the car ahead of you, not talking or texting on a cell phone or other
personal electronic device, not using earbuds or headphones, driving with your headlights on,
and so on).
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Plan rest stops every few hours and avoid driving for extended periods at night. If traveling with
others, prearrange stopping places along the way. When planning longer trips, arrange for relief
drivers.
● Do NOT drive when you are tired or taking medication that makes you drowsy.
Check with your council for any ot her specific guidelines or requirements they have.
Product Sales Program Safety
Girl Scout council‐sponsored product sales, which include magazines and nuts, as well as cookies, give
girls proven opportunities to earn money and/or credits for their Girl Scout program activities. These
sales also contribute significantly to the girls’ local councils and communities through take‐action
projects. In order to ensure the emotional and physical safety and well-being of girls, which is always a
top priority in any activity, you need to read and understand the following guidelines.
Prepare Early
Communicate with Parents
Ensure that the parents/guardians of all girls participating in product sales are fully informed about the
activity including the:
● Safety precautions in place
● Need for appropriate clothing and/or supplies
● Need for advance arrangements for all transportation and confirmation of these plans
● Need for written permission from them in order for their daughter to participate
● Location of designated sale areas, which are also communicated to the Council