Cheryl Neverman, highway safety specialist for the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-istration, says, Safety belts that have been unused or pushed back into the seat forever may not work anymore. In addition, older cars may have lap-only belts in the front seat. If so, buy retrofit kits to increase protection. Also, be sure to choose a dealer who makes safety a priority, even with used cars. Though a cellular phone for emergency use makes good sense, phones are best left unused while driving a car.
Reports indicate that driving while talking on the phone increases crash rates.
Every day, millions of parents load their kids into others cars. Carpooling parents should follow this advice so their children are ready to roll safely. A Keep all children out of the front seat. B Don t buckle two children with one safety belt. D Have emergency phone numbers for everyone in the car pool.