The afternoon of May 17th was clear of fog but the rains that were around for days returned to Ohio. Most of the question and answer sessions of the Ol’ Blue, USA’s Big Wheels, Little Kids program was held inside the school’s gymnasium

Deputy Aaron Brown from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department assisted RJ Taylor in answering questions about being safe around large vehicles without the assistance of the visible piece of equipment, ‘Ol’ Blue’. This was extremely how to due but with the help and patience of the students, teachers and Deputy Brown, the program still had an extreme impact as a learning tool of education.

One student asked a very important question, “Can you demonstrate a blind spot to us?” Leaving RJ and Deputy Brown searching for an answer without a visible too, RJ quickly stepped behind the Deputy, crouching down saying “can you see me now, can you see me now?” The whole class responded “no” .. RJ replied, “Now that’s a blind spot.” Laughter exploded in the gymnasium.

Upon leaving school for the day, the rains eased and the students prior to getting on their buses to return home, were able to view ‘Ol’ Blue’ along with asking several additional questions of RJ Taylor and other guests whom were present at the time.

Under the Ol’ Blue, USA program, “Big Wheels, Little Kids” school visitation program takes ‘Ol’ Blue’ to schools to give students an up close and personal view of the safety considerations around large vehicles, car drivers, bicycles, and pedestrians.