<p>Someone in the Smith College forum queried about last minute tips for drop-off and upon reflection I thought I'd re-post here to the more general audience.</p>
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<p>Last minute drop-off tips:</p>
<p>From the Parental Field Manual FM-101 (rev. 2004):</p>
<p>Okay, on the approach, slow vehicle to 15 mph. Baggage goes first. Support person in the back seat rolls out the suitcases and other containers, the heaviest and largest last so that they're the closest to the center of the drop zone and thus will require the least schlepping to the ultimate destination.</p>
<p>As the last bundle/parcel/trunk leaves through the rear doorway, student in front seat turns and gives driver of vehicle a quick kiss. Support person closes rear car door as student then opens passenger door. N.B., student will be most likely wearing backpack or similar; it is recommended that female students stash their purse into backpack to leave their hands free, the arms-crossed-clutched-to-the-chest technique not being recommended.</p>
<p>Student should exit the vehicle with a strong lateral jump, angled slightly to the rear to minimize the net forward speed of impact. Proper technique includes knees being bent and outer arm extended. Upon landing student should slap ground with arm, absorbing the shock of landing along the length of the whole body while completing a roll on the ground. At the finish of the roll, student kicks feet out, extending out of the knees-bent position as student leaps to feet. Student waves goodbye to driver and support person, driver witnessing said goodbye in rear-view mirror and tapping brake-lights twice in acknowledgment.</p>
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