if the car is locked
2007-01-09 01:46:47 · 23 answers · asked by Stacey R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It's unfortunate that we live in fear and have to even ask questions like this. 20 or 30 years ago the answer was sure, not a problem and even today, 9,999 times out of 10,000 it would be fine.
The other thing is, there is risk in life and risk in any decision passive or active, that you make. So, if your asking what would I do, I'd lock the car and take care of business as efficiently as possible. If your asking what would I advise I'd say look carefully at the situation, be aware of your surroundings and then trust your judgement. If there's any doubt, take the child with you.
2007-01-09 04:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, providing the car is locked, but then it's a good idea to ensure your car is locked at all times when you are out of it at a petrol station, especially when you are paying for petrol, or buying things from the shop there. I knew someone who left his unlocked while he went to pay, and as he was paying saw his car being driven off.
2007-01-09 10:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i would lock it and leave the car in full view, so i can see it from wherever i am going to be stood whilst paying, or i would wait and do it later, if its a short journey im sure the car will have enough to get home and then back for petrol again, even on red it still has a few miles left in it
2007-01-09 12:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by button moon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont really think it is i would rather wake my child then leave in the car, eight times out of ten the child would fall back to sleep when the car started again anyway. These types of questions and what do i dos? is the main reason why i havnt learnt to drive,
2007-01-09 10:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by carlene s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as you dont get chating to a friend you havent seen for months and lose track of time, and also make sure you have your eye on the car, and that the doors are locked.
2007-01-09 09:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by yamahaqi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you want to be arrested and charged with neglect.
As an example of why you shouldn't do this --
A couple of years ago in Staines (surrey - UK)
A man arrived at a garage with a child sleeping in the back.
He left the child and went into the garage to buy a spare part.
He was a couple of minutes.
In that time the child had woken up, got out of the car seat and started paying with the dad's lighter.
The child died later in hospital from horrific burns.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED IN A CAR AT ANY TIME!
2007-01-09 10:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion yes, as long as you have a clear view of the car from the walk to the cashier and the car is never out of your sight even for a split second.
2007-01-09 09:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by abluebobcat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the car is locked - just for safety reasons. I can imagine there’s nothing worse than waking up a sleeping baby especially if it wakes up moody.
2007-01-09 09:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by Malkovich Kitten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crikey being a parent must be scary. I would never have thought of worrying about this - just as well I don't have kids....urm, I would say, better safe than sorry and take the kiddy with you whilst it is too young to get out of the car on it's own in an emergency.
2007-01-09 09:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by Andy M Thompson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. plenty of cars get stolen with kids inside regardless of whether the car is locked. I know its a pain but its always best to take them in the shop with you
2007-01-09 09:52:07 · answer #10 · answered by gina 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋