Assalamualaikum and Hi to all.
Everybody is excited to go on holiday or Balik kampung for Hari Raya (everybody ?? hurrmm..sob sob I raya kat perantauan lagi..). So, for this long hour journey, there are few tips that I would like to share with you.
Almost all road accidents involve human error. Someone (more often than not, a driver) makes a mistake, error of judgement or behaves recklessly.
As a driver there are several, simple steps you can take to reduce the risk.
On every Journey:
- Watch your speed
- Leave plenty of room around you
- Leave plenty of time for your journey, so you're not stressed or tempted to speed
- Don't do other things that will distract you (like using a mobile phone) while driving
- Don't drink and drive, and avoid medicines that make you drowsy
- Don't drive while tired - plan long journeys to include rest breaks
Make sure:
- Your child is using a suitable child car seat or seat belt
- The child seat is securely fitted - check every journey.
- The child locks on the car doors are activated
- You wear your own seat belt - set a good example
- Your head restraint is correctly adjusted.
A well-fitted car seat keeps the child firmly in their seat, preventing them from being thrown around inside the car or ejected from the vehicle in the event of a collision. They also have the ability to absorb some of the force from the impact, reducing the likelihood of your child being injured or killed in a crash. Of course, all of this is irrelevant if the seat isn't fitted correctly. Even small details like the handle on the infant carrier being incorrectly positioned or the seat-belt buckle resting on the wrong part of the child's car seat can lessen the effectiveness of the car seat, so it's essential to read the instructions properly and get clued up on the rules to ensure your child is safe in the car.
So, safe journey everyone!
Yours truly,
KD
Note: Photo taken in Holland - Spring.
