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PASSENGERS SAFETY

To look after the safety of passenger, as a driver, is an important moral and legal responsibility, matter of fact, in most countries drivers are responsible for the safety of passenger that are 16 years of age or younger.

The law:

Always fill the back seat with the smaller children, in case you are travelling with more than one, as the back seat is the safest for children, do not sit children in the front seat unless you have no option and you have the correct restraint for the size and weight of the children that is taking that seat.

Children are a big responsibility when they travel in a vehicle, do never leave them alone in a car, no matter for how long, as they may get burns from the seatbelt buckles, be victims of car thieves, they may play with the car controls or cigarette lighters, suffer from heat stress even if they are left alone for a few minutes. Remember that the law forbids any person leave a child unattended in a vehicle.

Most children do not listen to grownup people about rules, such as buckling up, in order to avoid such situations it is better to educate children at home about the importance of respecting these rules, and to have family rules about driving safety.

Some typical phrases that children get are:
  • "Once everybody is buckled up, we will go"
  • "I'm sorry but if somebody unbuckles the car stops"
  • "I will help you buckle/unbuckle your seatbelt"
Some general safety tips for passenger include:
  • Not to leave loose cargo at the back of the car (station wagons and similar) as they may fly all the way to the front seat in case of collision.
  • Reward good behavior from children.
  • Make yourself comfortable and leave room in front of your knees.
  • Make sure the headrest is well-placed.
  • Check the seatbelt is tight and well-placed.

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