Buckle Up For Safety

Would you let a small child sit unbuckled in the front seat of your car? The same dangers exist for pets. In crashes, your pet can sustain serious injuries. They can climb into the driver’s lap, under the foot pedals or jump out an open window – all possible scenarios which can create driving hazards. As with children, improperly secured pets may be injured by a deployed airbag.
In many vehicles, the airbag on the passenger side becomes activated by an occupant’s weight. If your pet weighs enough to do so, place it in the back seat – preferably secured in a harness that connects to the vehicle’s seat belt. Other options include rear seat protectors that act as a cradle or a pet carrier. All will keep your pet in the rear of the vehicle and out of your way.
It is also good practice to not drive with your pet’s head sticking out of the window…yes they love it…but you are their guardian and should do your best to keep them safe from harm. If you’re traveling at 40 MPH, anything that comes up off the road hits them in the face, eyes, nose and ears at 40 MPH. (grit, pebbles, dirt, etc. or bugs)