7 principles to ensure safety for children when traveling by car
(Baonghean.vn) - In addition to always ensuring the safety of children's seats and seat belts, parents still need to pay attention to and prevent risks inside the car that can be dangerous for children. Below are the principles to remember when moving children in the car.
1. Do not leave the key in the car
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Children often imitate the actions and actions of adults. Therefore, it is important to never leave the keys in the car when you are not there. Children imitate, use the keys and perform the same operations as what they observe and start the car, put it in gear, ... and many other dangerous car usage actions.Serious incidents are bound to occur if careless.
2. Secure items on the vehicle
When a collision occurs, loose objects can become dangerous to passengers in the car, especially children. For example, a beer can or a plastic car can cause a strong shock to a child if hit.
Therefore, parents should make sure to limit the amount of things placed in the car that are not carefully tied down.
3. Press the power window function lock
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Children love to explore no matter where they are. If they are in the car cabin, the switches and buttons will certainly not escape their sight. And when current car models are equipped with a window lock button located near the driver's seat, every time you use the car with children, you should lock the power window function.
Using this lock button not only helps the driver concentrate more on his work but also ensures absolute safety for children from getting their hands or hair stuck, etc. every time they sit in the car.
4. Use child safety latches
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Child safety locks are a small but important detail that ensures children do not accidentally open the door from the inside while the car is on the road.
To maximize child protection, car manufacturers integrate child locks (child protector or child lock) in the rear doors. The purpose of this detail is to ensure that the door cannot be opened from the inside, avoiding the situation where curious or naughty children open the door and cause accidents while the car is running or even when parked.
5. Lock the seat belt when not using the seat belt
Unused seat belts can suffocate children; most vehicles now have a fix for this problem. Simply tighten the unused belt, then pull it all the way around the shoulder. When you release the belt, it will retract, and you will hear a clicking sound. Pull the belt gently and it is now locked.
In some vehicles, the belt cannot be locked in this way. Consult your vehicle owner's manual for more information on how to lock or secure unused seat belts in your particular vehicle.
6. Store sharp objects and chemicals carefully
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If you carry medicine, scissors, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc. in your car, make sure they are neatly stored in safe locations, out of reach of children.
Leaving these items in the hands of children in the car can be extremely dangerous for them as well as others in the car.
7. Supervise young children
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When letting children use cars, there needs to be someone to look after and observe them regularly so that any situations that arise can be handled promptly, preventing actions that are harmful to them and others to avoid children being injured or injuring others.
Regularly observing children to control all their actions is an indispensable principle if you want them to use a car. The worst thing you can do is leave children alone in the car; children can accidentally step on the gas pedal, shift the gear lever, causing the car to move...
In addition, leaving children in the car for a long time or falling asleep can lead to fatal CO poisoning.