Archive for January 2020
Dangers of Winter Weather for Children in Vehicles
Children safety is always a main concern. Extreme temperatures can be dangerous for young children who aren’t able to regulate their temperature as well. When in the car, problems due to temperature are normally thought of in the terms of a heatstroke. However, according to NHTSA “winter can be just as deadly for children left in…
Read MoreVehicle Theft Prevention
Vehicle theft is not something many people think about happening often. However the fact is, 3 quarters of a billion vehicles were stolen in 2017 alone adding up to 6 billion dollars. According to NHTSA, “40.9% of locally stolen vehicles are never returned”. Many of these thefts however could be prevented with just a few…
Read MoreTeen Driver Safety
Every teen looks forward to the day they earn the freedom of driving. For parents, it may be tough to hand your teen the keys to a car. Car accidents are still the leading cause of teen deaths. 3,255 teens ages 15-19 were involved in fatal crashes in 2017 alone. It is imperative that we…
Read MoreSeatbelt Guidelines
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, “with the exception of New Hampshire, all states and the District of Columbia require adult front-seat occupants to use seat belts. Adult rear-seat passengers also are covered by the laws in 30 states and the District of Columbia”. NHTSA has offered guidelines on properly wearing a seatbelt…
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