2007-03-13 03:27:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Carrying Children Safely
The safest way for children to travel in cars is in a child seat that is suitable for their weight and size.
Even in a minor crash, an unrestrained child would be thrown about inside the vehicle, injuring themselves and others. They could be thrown from the car through one of the windows. Click on the links below for advice on keeping your children safe when they travel in cars.
Every year in Great Britain there are around 250,000 road accidents reported to the Police in which someone is injured. Almost 3,500 people die in these crashes (including around 200 children), over 38,000 are seriously injured and more than ¼ million people are slightly hurt.
Almost all road accidents involve human error. Someone (more often than not, a driver) makes a mistake, error of judgement or behaves recklessly.
As a driver there are several, simple steps you can take to reduce the risk that you and your family will be involved in a crash.
On every Journey:
Watch your speed
Leave plenty of room around you
Leave plenty of time for your journey, so you're not stressed or tempted to speed
Don't do other things that will distract you (like using a mobile phone) while driving
Don't drink and drive, and avoid medicines that make you drowsy
Don't drive while tired - plan long journeys to include rest breaks
Make sure:
Your child is using a suitable child restraint or seat belt.
The child seat is securely fitted - check every journey.
The child locks on the car doors are activated
You wear your own seat belt - set a good example
Your head restraint is correctly adjusted.
Think about taking a driver assessment course - everyone of us would benefit from a little refresher training.
http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/carrying_safely/index.htm
http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/carrying_safely/safe_journey_tips.htm
2007-03-13 06:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above. Make sure to take plenty of rest stops, and have things for them to do. I also recommend using a large van or suburban so they will have plenty of room and perhaps that will help to prevent some of the fighting which occurs when they feel someone has invaded their space. Good luck.
2007-03-13 05:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by pisceswomanem 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a portable DVD Player....it is a life saver other than that pack games, coloring supplies, anything they like to do. Also if they are old enough play road games with them. Don't forget to pack snacks and drinks.
2007-03-13 03:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anita G 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
portable DVD player
handheld games
coloring supplies
light snacks & water
blankets & pillows
books / CD's
Purell soap
tissues
2007-03-13 03:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by Xiomy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All of the above.
Busy hands will make the trip much more enjoyable.
2007-03-13 03:37:08 · answer #5 · answered by Old Dawg 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Juice, DVD player and the suicide prevention hot line on the speed dial of your cell phone.
2007-03-13 03:38:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Portable DVD player - it keeps them quiet and occupied.
2007-03-13 03:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it was not good for long travel with children because they get ill&get tired .
2007-03-13 03:42:47 · answer #8 · answered by hari_reddy8 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
blankets and pillows. lots of snacks and drinks, games. good luck.
2007-03-13 03:32:52 · answer #9 · answered by barb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give them sedatives... hahahaha.
2007-03-13 03:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋