1. Buckle all seatbelts

There is nothing more important than wearing seatbelts when it comes to traveling in a car. Seatbelts are designed to reduce injuries, and even death, caused by road accidents.

Unfortunately, not wearing a seatbelt has been identified as one of the leading causes of car deaths and injuries. It’s vital that you and the members of your family wear a seatbelt at all times. Make sure that you and all passengers in your vehicle are buckled up before you start driving.

You can also make use of this time as an opportunity to teach your kids about the importance of seatbelts.  

2. Seat children in car seats

Small children, or any child ten years of age or under, should ride in the backseat. In case of a crash, the airbags in the front of your vehicle may do more harm than good, as they are designed for adult bodies.

Parents are also encouraged to use car seats designed for kids with straps buckled in. These car seats are designed to keep children safe in case of a sudden collision.

Make sure you remain informed about the laws in your state governing car seats in order to keep your family safe. 

3. Never leave your kids alone in the car

There have been too many incidents involving kids being left alone in a closed car. It’s extremely unsafe to leave children in closed vehicles.

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