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Guide to keeping your family safe in the car

Partner Contributor by Partner Contributor
January 22, 2019 - Updated on June 15, 2020
in Automotive News, Business & Lifestyle, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Watchdogs, Life & Style
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Nothing is more important than the safety of your family. The measures taken and decisions made on the road all have an impact on being safe in your car.

Whether you’re heading on a long trip or making the school run, you’ll want to do everything possible to keep your family safe.

Choosing a car that’s built for safety

Choosing the right vehicle for your family is the first step to ensuring road safety. You might be used to compact or sportier cars. However, a car that’s built for families is a wiser choice.

However, choosing a family car doesn’t mean you have to forget about style. The new Honda 7 seater SUV range is perfect for families who want a swish and stylish car but has space and safety features you’d expect from a family car.

Get everyone into the habit of car safety

There are simple precautions you can take to protect everyone in your car. Wearing seat belts is a must and should be something you instill in your children to do automatically.

Even when they’re past the legal age requirement, it’s a life-saving habit you’ll want to teach them. You can get car seats for children of different ages which you should use for as long as possible.

Set some rules in the car

Distractions can be dangerous on the road and setting some car rules for your kids can help minimize the risk of an accident. Teach them to stay calm, avoid fighting, kicking the front seat and singing or yelling too loudly.

You might want to think about installing a car entertainment system to keep them distracted during your journey or trying some car games that can entertain without causing a distraction.

Don’t drive in poor conditions

There are times when it’s better to stay put than attempt driving in dangerous conditions. Whether it’s heavy rain, snow or ice, you don’t want to risk driving when conditions are not ideal.

Keep some emergency supplies in the boot of your truck so that you can use them if you need to pull over suddenly or are forced to abandon your car for some reason.

Family safety on the road is one of the things you can do every day to protect your family. Companies like Extreme Tactical Dynamics have all of the supplies you need to ensure full visibility and safety on the road to help you out.

Simple precautions taken in and out of the car can reduce your chance of having an accident. This ensures a more pleasant driving experience for all. With their safety taken care of, you can focus on planning your family’s future and making great memories together.

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