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1/31/2012 12:00:00 AM
As a parent, you are responsible for the well being of your children, especially when they are in the car with you. You may feel like you don’t have enough protection for them while on the road, even if you have them in a booster seat. If you are constantly worried about the security of your baby, then find coverage you can trust to keep your family safe.
According to The Chicago Tribune, researchers have found that carpool-driving parents are "inconsistent" about using booster seats. These are child safety restraints designed for kids who are too big for forward-facing car seats but too small for a regular seat belt to fit them properly. Laws advise that children should stay in booster seats until they are 4'9" in height. It is also suggested that improvements be made in booster seat design to make the devices fit better in cars and easier to install and remove.
A team of physicians and public health experts from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and the University of Colorado in Denver reviewed data collected from 681 parents of children ages 4 to 8. These participants took a Web-based survey in January 2010 that included 12 questions on booster seat use. They found that 76% of those surveyed did use a safety seat when driving their children in the family car.
However, of the 64% of respondents who said they drove a carpool, 20% said that they did not always ask other drivers to use booster seats when driving their kids. Also, only 55% said that they always make their child use a booster seat when they were driving a carpool in which other children did not have a booster.
Half of parents said they didn't know the age requirement in their state's booster seat law. In their analysis of the data, the authors suggested that social norms are influential in carpooling situations and that the presence of seat belt laws helps to shape those social norms. According to the study, 47 states have enacted booster seat laws in the last 10 years.
At Horn-McGowan Insurance, we hope this study will make you rethink the safety of your children in your car and in other people’s cars. If you have children who are young, you need to make sure they have the appropriate booster seat as they ride in any vehicle. In addition, not only is it your responsibility to drive safely, but it is also crucial that you remain alert and cautious on the road. Therefore, if you do face an unpredictable accident, have our Illinois car insurance by your side!
As a driver in Illinois, auto insurance coverage is required by law. By understanding the rules of operating a vehicle and about your child’s booster seat, you can make the road a safer place. We believe that each customer should know and understand all of their options. So whether you need bodily injury liability, comprehensive, collision, property damage liability, or more, we can provide these items for you and your family. If you are looking for a more personalized experience and protection you can trust, look no further than our Illinois car insurance!
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According to The Chicago Tribune, researchers have found that carpool-driving parents are "inconsistent" about using booster seats. These are child safety restraints designed for kids who are too big for forward-facing car seats but too small for a regular seat belt to fit them properly. Laws advise that children should stay in booster seats until they are 4'9" in height. It is also suggested that improvements be made in booster seat design to make the devices fit better in cars and easier to install and remove.
A team of physicians and public health experts from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and the University of Colorado in Denver reviewed data collected from 681 parents of children ages 4 to 8. These participants took a Web-based survey in January 2010 that included 12 questions on booster seat use. They found that 76% of those surveyed did use a safety seat when driving their children in the family car.
However, of the 64% of respondents who said they drove a carpool, 20% said that they did not always ask other drivers to use booster seats when driving their kids. Also, only 55% said that they always make their child use a booster seat when they were driving a carpool in which other children did not have a booster.
Half of parents said they didn't know the age requirement in their state's booster seat law. In their analysis of the data, the authors suggested that social norms are influential in carpooling situations and that the presence of seat belt laws helps to shape those social norms. According to the study, 47 states have enacted booster seat laws in the last 10 years.
At Horn-McGowan Insurance, we hope this study will make you rethink the safety of your children in your car and in other people’s cars. If you have children who are young, you need to make sure they have the appropriate booster seat as they ride in any vehicle. In addition, not only is it your responsibility to drive safely, but it is also crucial that you remain alert and cautious on the road. Therefore, if you do face an unpredictable accident, have our Illinois car insurance by your side!
As a driver in Illinois, auto insurance coverage is required by law. By understanding the rules of operating a vehicle and about your child’s booster seat, you can make the road a safer place. We believe that each customer should know and understand all of their options. So whether you need bodily injury liability, comprehensive, collision, property damage liability, or more, we can provide these items for you and your family. If you are looking for a more personalized experience and protection you can trust, look no further than our Illinois car insurance!
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