About Child Safety In and Around Cars
Vehicles present numerous dangers to children. Risks to children in and around cars include backovers, frontovers, inadvertently putting a vehicle in motion, and non-use or improper use of child safety seats.
Situations where a parent, relative or friend accidently runs over a child are devastating for all involved. The child is usually killed or seriously injured, and the person driving is sentenced to a lifetime of guilt. With large SUVs and minivans, it is difficult for a driver to see children who are in close proximity to a car. The best prevention is for a driver to be acutely aware when kids are in the area. This includes a visual check of the rear of the car prior to operation, and checking out the rear view mirror, checking out the rear of the vehicle and all mirrors to make sure kids are clear. It is a good idea to have all kids in the area go to one spot so they can all be accounted for as the operator is backing out. If another grownup is present, that person can stand behind the car and help the driver while backing out.
Accidents often happen when children are excited to see a parent, or are running out to say goodbye to them. As with any potential hazard involving children, an accident can happen in an instant. Additionally, never leave your keys in the car when children are in the vicinity, and never leave your children in the car while the vehicle is running or where kids can obtain the keys. Most vehicles cannot be shifted in or out of gear without the keys in the vehicle, but some older cars do not have this safety feature. It's a good idea to check that your transmission cannot be shifted without the keys in the ignition, and only then when the operator has her foot on the brake. For more information about child safety in and around cars, a helpful website is www.kidsandcars.org.
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