Never Let Your Child Ride Shotgun And 6 Other Car Safety Tips You Need To Know As A Parent

Oct 29, 2018 by apost team

There are hundreds of auto accidents in the city each and every day. Speeding is one of the main causes of these crashes; drunk driving, wrong-way traffic, loss of control, and illegal turns also play a role.

These statistics are scary, but they tell us one important thing: City streets are dangerous for children. However, with a bit of knowledge and proper behavior, many of these accidents can be prevented. Below are a few tips for safe travels with children.

Like other machines, our cars and trucks need frequent maintenance to work the way they should. Auto upkeep may seem like a big investment, but you'll actually save over bringing your vehicle in for emergency repairs.

It doesn't take any special automotive knowledge to keep your vehicle running smoothly; check tire pressure, coolant level, brakes and lights once a week, and check your air filter, shocks, oil level, battery, and hoses once a month. With these periodic checks, you'll avoid roadside problems and keep yourself (and your kids) safe.

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Life is hectic, especially when you have kids. Everyone needs to get somewhere, and when those needs all come at the same time, it's easy to lose your cool. Even if you're stuck in rush hour traffic and everyone's jockeying for position, it's important to remain calm and patient. While you may be tempted to scream at the clueless driver ahead of you, by doing so, you may put yourself and your child in danger.

If you're like most of today's drivers, you take traffic etiquette and rules for granted. After all, when you're just trying to get the kids to school and get to work on time, it's easy to ignore road signs and traffic signals. However, when you do this, you're not only putting yourself and your children at risk, you're endangering everyone else on the road as well.

Obey the posted speed limit, only change lanes when it's clear to do so and be patient! You'll get where you need to go, even if it takes a bit longer to get there.

As you've likely already heard, the rear seat is always the safest place for children. It's as far as possible from an impact point during a collision. When your children are big enough to wear seat belts safely, it's OK for them to sit up front, but until then, keep them in a child safety or booster seat and have them sit in back.

According to the rules of the road, drivers must keep kids under 12 years old secured in safety seats. As a parent, it's a good idea for you to buy a quality car seat that can grow as your child does.

These multi-stage car seats can accommodate your children from infancy to adolescence, and they're excellent at protecting your child from any sort of impact. Ideally, you'll find a seat with an adjustable headrest, a steel frame, and durable, impact-resistant materials.

As parents, we want to keep our children safe at all times. However, as the nightly news shows, accidents are more common than we want them to be. No matter how disciplined and careful you are on the road, an unforeseen event can change your life forever.

By keeping these tips in mind and making road safety a priority, you can keep yourself and your children safe every day. Keep coming back for more child safety tips, tricks, and information.

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