July 30, 2010
Make Your Car A Safe Place To Be
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.
Drivers are provided with a list of regulations and tips before getting on the road. These include:
Buckle up Everyone traveling in the car should have their safety belt securely and properly strapped on before starting the car.
Drive safely
Accidents can decrease if drivers take command of every situation they encounter on the road. Drive according to traffic laws to ensure everyone’s safety.
Be Aware of Everything on the Road
Don’t read, talk on the cellphone, shave, apply makeup or do anything that takes attention off the road.
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
A safety kit for the car should include a torch (with batteries checked regularly), all the tools needed to change a tire, reflective cones or triangles, jumper cables and a seat belt cutter. For small fires, a fire extinguisher may come in handy. A blanket, gloves and even extra clothing can help if the car breaks down in cold weather. Every car needs a first aid kit.
Some safety tips are less well known and others are quite obscure things that very few people consider, but that can save lives. For instance, consider these safety tips:
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.
Power windows off
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.
Never leave kids or keys, or both, in the car
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.
Keep your car cool Despite warnings, people still leave their children and pets in cars in the heat. Cars warm up quickly, and dehydration and even death can occur in a very short space of time. Avoid hypothermia when it is colder outside by removing every living being from the car when there isn’t any driving taking place.
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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