Driving with the Black Box

     The National Highway Traffic Safety Board is proposing that the event data recorder be mandatorily installed during the manufacturing of all new vehicles beginning on September 1, 2014. Also known as the Black Box, it is said to have the capability of improving safety technology because it will be able to detect design problems and safety hazards within any vehicle. 

     Although it may be improving safety on U.S. Roadways some are raising the question that it may be crossing privacy barriers. The Black Box can detect all of the following; speed, brake pedal position, location of vehicle, if the passengers are wearing a seatbelt, and if air bags were deployed during a crash. 

     Insurance companies, lawyers, and police departments seem to be in the highest benefits of this new device. Insurance companies will be able to increase or lower your rates depending on the data provided to them by the device. Lawyers will be able to provide more significant data in wreck-less driving or DWI cases, and policemen will be able to quickly note the speed a vehicle was going before being involved in a crash. The Center for Auto Safety seems to provide sufficient information that the data recorders will in fact be benefiting more than anything. In all, the new device is going to approve the safety of most drivers on the roadway.

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Animal Passenger Safety Awareness

     Traveling with your pet can be an amusing and exciting adventure, but it is incredibly important to be mindful of your furry friend’s safety in the same way you would your own children.

Typically, people are often seen traveling with pets unrestrained, even though this behavior is just as dangerous for a pet as it would be for a human. Therefore, this matter should be taken quite seriously.

     Accordingly, your pet needs to be restrained within a ventilated crate that is properly fitted to their size and weight, which means the animal will be able to situate themselves in any position without difficulty or discomfort.   In addition, be sure that the animal is introduced to the carrier prior to the excursion in your vehicle. Also, be sure that the kennel is securely fastened, so that it will not shift or slide in the event of an accident or unexpected vehicle movement.

If you plan on taking a lengthy trip with your pet, it is suggested to let them experience several short trips beforehand to increase the comfort and avoid anxiety during travel.

     Please, be aware that there is never an acceptable situation or excuse to leave your pet in your vehicle unattended, ever. In any case, such behavior is against the law. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Even outside temperatures in the 60’s can cause a car temperature to rise well above 110° F.” More importantly, leaving any animal neglected in a vehicle, for any amount of time, puts their life in jeopardy.

     Lastly, steer clear from feeding your pet in a moving vehicle to ensure an enjoyable excursion for the both of you!

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