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Tag Archives: passenger safety
Halloween Safety
Halloween is almost here! It’s one of my favorite days of the year, not because I like ghosts and goblins, but because there is candy involved! Halloween is a great time for kids to be outdoors to enjoy treats, fun and games. Since most trick-or-treating occurs in the evening when the sun has gone down, there are some safety issues to consider as your family is out having fun. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly two-thirds (2/3) of all fatal pedestrian crashes and almost one-fourth… Read More →
Beware of Heatstroke Danger for Children in Hot Cars Never leave children alone in or around cars
As the summer heats up, the danger of children dying from being left unattended in vehicles increases. Safe Kids USA has launched a campaign titled, ACT. ACT stands for: Avoid heatstroke-related injury, Create reminders, and Take action. The campaign is designed to link together these simple heatstroke prevention steps. The problem is that temperatures in parked vehicles rise very quickly. According to figures from San Francisco State University’s Department of Geosciences, in just 10 minutes, the temperature inside of a vehicle can increase by almost 20 degrees. A… Read More →
When Can My Child Ride in the Front?
We are all guilty of occasionally rewarding our children’s good behavior with special indulgences. Think about the extra candy bar or the special trip to the swimming pool this summer. But perhaps the most dangerous reward parents give their children is letting the child ride in the front seat! The truth is that the back seat is always a safer choice – not just for children, but for everyone! Most crashes are frontal crashes, so just by virtue of being in the back seat you are further away… Read More →
The Myth of Multi-tasking! April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Most of us incorrectly assure ourselves that we can multi-task! After all, we can walk and chew gum at the same time! Right? When we stop and think about those activities – chewing gum and walking, we have to admit that walking is one of those things we do that requires very little brain power; in fact, it’s subconscious and nearly automatic. Unlike walking and chewing gum, both driving and using a cell phone require higher cognitive thinking. Your brain simply cannot perform two higher cognitive tasks at… Read More →
Planning To Give a Bicycle for Christmas? Don’t Forget the Helmet!
With Christmas approaching, many parents are planning to give their child a new bicycle – maybe even their first bicycle. This is an excellent opportunity to teach children about the importance of wearing a helmet to protect their head. According to National Safe Kids, bicycles are associated with more injuries to children than any other product except automobiles, and helmets can reduce the risk of severe brain injury by up to 88%. Unfortunately, only 45% of children wear bike helmets. Other studies from the organization found that nearly… Read More →
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As of September 1, 2013, Texas now has a ‘Move Over or Slow Down” law that not only protects emergency vehicles and tow trucks but also makes it safer for TxDOT road crews. Since 1938, 103 TxDOT employees have been struck and killed by motorists. The law was first passed in 2003 and applied to police, fire, and emergency medical service vehicles. In 2011, tow trucks were added. Now in 2013, TxDOT vehicles have been added. The law requires motorists to move over to the next lane or… Read More →
No Refusal Campaign to Target People who Drink and Drive
Help Police Keep Bosque County Independent from Drunk Driving this July 4th ‘No Refusal Campaign to Target People who Drink and Drive’ Americans love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on the nation’s roads. The fact is, this iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Watch UR BAC program suggests that if you plan to celebrate with alcohol,… Read More →
Summer Heat & Vehicles
With the approach of summer in Texas, the danger of children dying from being left unattended in vehicles increases. Two children have died this year in Texas due to heatstroke. By following the steps in the Safe Kids ACT campaign, we can help reduce needless and preventable deaths. ACT stands for: Avoid heatstroke-related injury, Create reminders, and Take action. The campaign is designed to link together these simple heatstroke prevention steps. Temperatures in parked a vehicle rise very quickly. According to figures from San Francisco State University’s Department… Read More →