Pets' love is unconditional, so it's no wonder that pet parents want to keep their beloved animals by their side as much as possible. Pet owners whose pets spend ample time in the car should brush up on some safety precautions to ensure the roadways are safe for all travelers, including those covered in fur.
Driving while distracted is a significant safety concern. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety notes that simply taking one's eyes off the road for two seconds doubles the chances of being involved in a crash. Recent data from Kurgo, a leading supplier of quality dog travel supplies and accessories for active dogs, found that 60 percent of respondents had driven with pets in the last month, and more than half admitted to being distracted by their pets. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not track how many accidents are attributed to pets, it's easy to see how pets can be a distraction on the road.
Drivers should never allow their pets to sit on their laps or ride in vehicles unless they are restrained. Doing so puts all passengers, pets and humans alike, in danger. AAA says a 10-pound dog that's not restrained can generate 500 pounds of force in a 50 mile per hour crash.
Pet owners can heed these safety guidelines to make trips with their pets less dangerous.
Keeping passengers, including both people and pets, safe in vehicles is the responsibility of drivers.
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