411 Pain and Child Car Safety: Part 2

In the Garage or driveway

At  411 Pain we understand how important the safety of your children is, and we know vehicles can still be a danger even if they are not in them. In the US alone, every week, 50 children are injured due to vehicles hitting them while backing up. Unfortunately two of those are fatalities. In 70% of these cases the driver of the vehicle is a parent, grandparent, aunt, or older sibling. The best suggestion we can give readers is:

Backing In- When possible turn and back up on your way in to the driveway, so you can drive straight out when you leave, with a clear view of what's ahead of you.

  

Inside the Car

A car can still be very dangerous even if not in motion. Never leave your children alone in a car. There are many risks to a child's safety if left alone inside such as:

Heat stroke- To often do we hear of infants and children dying  from dehydration due to parents leaving them in the car, not only is it dangerous but can become a matter of the law.

Vehicle in motion-  Children are energetic and tend to play inside cars when they are bored. This can cause them to accidentally set the car in motion and find themselves in the middle of a busy road.

Power accessories- Having electric devices and heavy object inside the car with children can be a potential hazard to their health and safety.

Car crashes- Even if your car is not in motion children should not be inside if not necessary, another driver could collide into your vehicle harming the passengers who may not even be wearing a seat belt.

Kidnapping- Not very common but occasionally unattended children have been know to be taken from a vehicle.

Here are some suggestions that can reduce the chance of injuries and ensure child safety around vehicles

·      Keep vehicles locked at all times, even if its in your garage or driveway.

·      Don’t leave the vehicles keys within the reach of children.

·      Inform your children to never play in or around vehicles.

·      Make sure all children have left the vehicle after you park.

·      When a child is missing, check vehicles and trunks immediately.

·      If a child is locked inside a vehicle, get them out quickly.

At 1-800-411-Pain we emphasize the importance on child safety and educate parents so that they may teach their children the rules and safety precautions needed to be safe. At 411 Pain we believe in parents establishing the foundation for a lifelong habit of seat belt use every time your child travels. For more of the latest information on driver safety and accident news, visit 411 Pain news. Robert Lewin, owner of 411 Pain, reminds you not to drink and drive and to always wear your seat belt. 

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411 Pain and Child Car Safety: Part 1

Each year a large number of children are injured or loose their lives do to car accidents. In the US alone more than 140,000 children go to emergency rooms each year as a result of car related accidents.  For children over age 3 auto accidents are the leading cause of death. Most of these accidents occur because children do not sit safely in cars, either they are not properly positioned in car or booster seats, air bags or because they sit in the front seat. Here at 1-800-411-Pain we understand the dangers of driving a vehicle and that a parents number 1 priority is the safety of their children. Here are some of the most common child related car accidents that can be avoided.

Child car seats

Properly seating a child in a car or booster seat, and in the back ,can reduce the risk of injury or death, but many parents don’t know how to follow safety procedures. According to the AAP children under age 2, should sit in rear-facing seats, and children over age 2 should sit in front-facing seats with harnesses until their weight & height exceeds the car seat's capacity. The best car seat is not always the most expensive one. It’s the one that best fits a child's size, weight, and age, as well as adapting to your vehicle. According to the AAP the rear seat is the safest place in the car for children younger than 13 years.

Air bags

Even though they were created to save lives, air bags can be dangerous for children during a collision. The air bag is designed to come out of the dashboard when an impact occurs. When they come out, the speed and force can injure your children. Most cases their small fragile bodies can’t handle the impact.  To avoid this never place an infant in a front seat. Even if they are on a safety seat the impact of the air bag will still cause damage. It’s safer and more prudent to have them in the back seat.

Children that are 13 and older need to wear their seat belt when riding in the front seat. Air bags are designed to work with the belt to protect the occupant in the event of a crash. Even if your child is 13 or older they still can get hurt, to avoid this here are some suggestions to keep your child safe in the front seat:

·             Move the front seat as far back as possible from the dashboard

·             Teach your child not to lean forward this includes playing with the radio

·             Insist that your child sit upright against the seatback, with the seat belt firm at all times

If you still have questions regarding safety with children car seats or air bags, read vehicle manufacturers’ instructions for their recommendations. 

At 1-800-411-Pain we emphasize the importance on child safety and educate parents so that they may teach their children the rules and safety precautions needed to be safe. At 411 Pain we believe in parents establishing the foundation for a lifelong habit of seat belt use every time your child travels. For more of the latest information on driver safety and accident news, visit http://www.411pain-news.com/. Robert Lewin, owner of 411 Pain, reminds you not to drink and drive and to always wear your seat belt.  

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Gas Saving Tips from 411 Pain

Gas Saving Tips from 411 Pain

You have probably noticed that in the last several years, gas prices have risen significantly in our country.  “According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up more than 8 percent since the start of 2012, rising from $3.25 per gallon to $3.50 (businessweek.com).” In an effort to save money, many have implemented more fuel-efficient transportation alternatives. Such as: carpooling, purchasing more fuel-efficient cars, utilizing smaller vehicles such as motorcycles and scooters, and relying on public transportation.

Understanding the public’s difficulty keeping up with rising gas prices, 411 Pain has generously offered free gas to the South Florida community. 411 Pain has done so in order to help individuals save money in tough times. In addition to providing free gas, 1 800 411 Pain offers advice which help lower fuel costs without having to change vehicles or drive any less.

Avoid aggressive driving, which is defined as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking, can lower your gas mileage by as much as 33 percent at highway speeds. This totals nearly $1.30 per gallon. Studies have shown that speeding also considerably decreases gas mileage. Traveling at speeds exceeding 60 miles per hour can decrease gas mileage by as much as $0.31 for every five miles per hour over 60. Removing excess weight is a very good way to increase fuel efficiency as well. “An extra 100 pounds in the trunk decreases a typical vehicle‘s fuel economy by up to two percent. You can save up to nine gallons of gasoline per year (nearly 40 dollars) by removing an extra 100 pounds of unneeded items from the trunk (drivesmarterchallenge.org).” Carrying items on the hood of a car can also decrease fuel efficiency, as this increases drag. Decreasing the amount of drag a car experiences while being driven can increase its fuel efficiency by up to five percent.

A properly maintained vehicle is one of the best approaches to battling high fuel costs. Making sure the tires are properly inflated, replacing the air filters regularly, and keeping up with scheduled tune-ups and oil changes are all key factors in ensuring a vehicle’s fuel efficiency is at its best. “Keeping your tires properly inflated is simple and improves gas mileage by around three percent, saving up to 14 gallons of gasoline. This averages out to around $56. Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4%, saving up to twenty gallons of gasoline. Fixing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve mileage by as much as forty percent, saving up to 320 gallons of gasoline (drivesmarterchallenge.org).” This adds up to a total savings of $1,218.

1 800 411 Pain understands that the steadily increasing gas prices are making it difficult for many people to continue driving regularly. This is why we have committed ourselves to give away free gas cards and inform the public of ways in which they can reduce fuel costs. For more of the latest information on driver safety and accident news, visit 411 Pain news. Robert Lewin, owner of 411 Pain, reminds you not to drink and drive and to always wear your seat belt. 

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