"You can't see anything from a car; you've got to get out of the goddamn contraption and walk, better yet crawl, on hands and knees, over the sandstone and through the thornbrush and cactus. When traces of blood begin to mark your trail, you'll see something, maybe." ~ Ed Abbey
Lessen The Risk
March 5, 2008In a study conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (which was also supported by State Farm Insurance Companies), it was found out that once children reach the age of 12, their risk of dying in a car crash goes up. And so as to help lower the risk of losing a child as young as twelve, CHOP has shared some tips through the Auto Channel.
- Insist on seat belts. All occupants should buckle up on every trip, every time.
- Set a good example. Don’t drink and drive. Avoid distractions like cell phones. Obey the speed limit.
- Set rules about safe passenger behaviors. Discuss what’s helpful or distracting to a driver.
- Monitor your child’s travel. Know where he or she is going, with whom, how they are getting there, and when they will be home.
- Know and trust the driver. It’s not safe for your child to ride with a teen who has less than one year of driving experience.
With that in mind, you should be able to note that keeping you and your children safe while driving is not just a matter of having the right kind of air filter or bumpers or air bags. It does take a little more effort on your end as guardian or parent.
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