Keep Your Kids Safe in the Car

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• A parent must master the art of keeping a child
  safe in the car. There are basic vehicle safety
  techniques to follow, along with knowing to be
  mindful of the unexpected, since children are
  curious and can unknowingly put themselves in
  unsafe situations. Following these safety
  guidelines will keep your children safe and give
  you peace of mind.

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• Observing posted speed limits is important, but
  of equal importance is driving to the present
  conditions. When weather is less than ideal, when
  the road is wet, when traffic is heavy, when road
  construction is ahead, etc., adjust your speed
  accordingly.

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• Keep a child in the safety seat that meets their
  specific age, height, and weight restrictions.
  New Mexico law requires all children up to their
  7th birthday, regardless of weight, and all
  children less than 60 pounds, regardless of age,
  ride in a child safety seat. Texas law requires
  all children up to their 8th birthday, unless
  taller than 49, ride in a child safety seat.

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• Leaving a child in the car can be lethal because
  the child can suffer heatstroke. Always check the
  back seats of your vehicle before you lock it and
  walk away.
• In New Mexico, there arent specific laws that
  address leaving children unattended in a vehicle
  however, you should still never risk a childs
  safety by doing this.
• In Texas, it is illegal to leave a child under 7
  years old unattended in a vehicle for more than 5
  minutes.

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• Children can hurt themselves by unintentionally
  triggering a power window. They can close the
  window on their finger, wrist, or hand, or in the
  worst case scenario, strangle themselves. If
  available, activate the power window lock switch
  so children cannot adjust the windows. If not
  available, keep children properly restrained and
  teach them to not play with switches.

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• Distracted driving, such as interacting with a
  phone, is dangerous and can lead to accidents.
  In New Mexico, it is illegal to read or view a
  text message or manually type on a handheld
  wireless communication device while driving.  
• In Texas, there is no law banning the use of cell
  phones while driving for all drivers, but several
  local areas prohibit or limit use. 

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• Prevent your child from opening the car door
  while the car is moving by enabling the
  childproof door locks. If your car does not have
  automatic childproof locks, place your child in
  the middle of the back seat where they cannot
  reach the door locks.

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• Pick a vehicle that has a top crash test rating.
  Vehicle size and weight matter, along with crash
  avoidance features. Smaller, lighter vehicles
  generally offer less protection than larger,
  heavier ones.

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Sources

• http//www.safernm.org/child-safety-seat-basics.as
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• http//www.dmv.org/nm-new-mexico/safety-laws.php
• https//www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_in
  formation/carseat.htm
• https//www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/publi
  c_information/childPassSafetyFAQs.pdf