Drivers are unaware of dangerous encounters almost every time they go for a drive. Cars can endanger the lives of the drivers and the people surrounding them, even if a driver is extremely careful when driving.
Many safety tips are well known, some are regulated by law, and others are just common sense. Here are a few:
Put on a seat belt Seat belts are vital to the safety of drivers and passengers when riding in any vehicle.
Drive With Caution
Reduce the chance of an accident by taking control of your driving. Any activities that are illegal or can endanger the lives of other drivers should be avoided at all costs.
Keep your eyes on the road
Refrain from multitasking while driving.
Child Car Seats
Whether a full car seat or just a booster seat, make sure they are installed properly and children are securely strapped in before starting the car.
Plan for the unexpected
There are a few items of importance that should be included in every car’s safety kit: Spare tire and tools for a tire change, reflective gear, knife or seat belt cutter, and jumper cables. A fire extinguisher is good to keep inside the car too. When it is cold outside, it is important to have extra clothing items or blankets to keep you warm in case your car breaks down. Everyone should have a first aid kit in the car trunk too.
There are many rules of the road that can save lives whether they are well-known, or little hints or tips discovered along the way. Take the following advice on your next drive:
Keep loose items to a minimum
Expeditious stops and violent turns can endanger passengers if there are a mass amount of loose items present in a car. Many injuries in accidents result from objects flying around inside cars.
Leave window control to the driver
In 2004, eight children in the US choked themselves with power windows. The children most likely accidentally pressed a window button when they leaned out of a window. Most cars have a ‘parental control’ lock-out switch which reverts window control to the driver. Utilizing driver controls reduces the chance of an accident inside the car.
Keys and kids leave the car when you do.
Children can, and do, lock themselves in or let themselves out of cars. Losing control of the car is a huge possibility if you leave kids alone with the keys in a car. If the keys are in the ignition, they can start the car, causing it to move forward or backward, bumping other cars or people. Many children become locked in the trunk when unsupervised by a parent in a car. Leaving the keys in the car invites would-be thieves too.
Watch the temperature People are not cautious about abandoning their kids and pets in cars during hot weather. Cars get hotter than it is outside and can threaten the lives of children or animals left in the car. Hypothermia occurs quickly among those trapped in a cold car.
Even a small car equates to almost a ton of moving metal. Driving responsibly is the first step towards safety, but the driver needs to take every eventuality into consideration. Small things can make the difference, and we’d all rather be safe than sorry!
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