The most common causes of automobile-related injuries and deaths are traffic accidents and children being hit by a car. Yet there are also a number of other car dangers most parents don’t even know about. Car safety involves more than just teaching children to buckle up and look both ways before they cross the street. This area contains information on these other risks, along with free tools and resources that will keep your kids safe around cars.
Car Safety Information for Parents
- Child Safety In & Around Cars
- Child Safety Seat & Booster Seat Guidelines
- Encouraging Kids To Wear their Seatbelts
- Common Car Seat Problems
- Car Window Accidents Involving Children
- Children Run Over in Driveway Accidents
- Runaway Car Accidents Involving Children
- Car, Auto & Pedestrian Safety Facts & Statistics:
- Q: Which Seat in a Car is the Safest in an Accident?
- Children Left in Hot Cars
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Car Safety Resources for Kids:
A printable children’s book that teaches kids the importance of buckling kids. Recommended for kids ages 3-7
This fun children’s story teaches kids the basics of street safety, and how to stay safe around cars.
Car Safety coloring sheets:
- Don’t Chase That Pet
- Don’t Chase That Ball
- Watch Out for the OTHER Car
- Don’t Play In Car Trunks
- No Playing Near the Road
- Out At Night
- Parking Lot Safety
- Don’t Play Under Cars