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We’ve probably all seen the TV commercial where the guy backs up out of his driveway and suddenly stops as a child walks behind his vehicle, barely missing them by inches. Every time we back up out of a driveway or a parking lot, the anxiety of a hitting a child, an adult or a pet that unexpectedly appears directly behind your car likely crosses your mind. It’s a real problem nationwide, because more than 9,000 children are treated every year in emergency rooms for injuries that occurred while they were unattended in or around motor vehicles.
These helpful suggestions about how to navigate safely in driveways and parking lots are offered by Hilbing Autobody in Quincy, IL.
ABL: Always Be Looking…and Please Slow Down
We’re all at a disadvantage when we back up in car, because our vision is limited and the act of backing up is not a natural motion. As human beings, we naturally prefer moving ahead and looking forward, so safety while backing up in any scenario can be compromised. That’s why the first tip (which seems like common sense) is slow down. Take the time it needs to back up carefully and by checking in every direction—including behind you.
Kids love cars, and when they see a parked car, they don’t even think about the possibility of getting hurt or seriously injured. That’s why parents have to be always aware and extremely vigilant. These types of accidents are usually preventable and injuries and deaths occur in driveways or parking lots when drivers are unaware that children are near vehicles. Tragically, these drivers are often family members or friends of the injured child. But these injuries are easily prevented by following a few simple tips:
Helpful Directives that Can Save Lives
Prevent the next accident in a driveway or parking lot by sharing these tips with your friends, associates and colleagues, because these types of accidents are way too common and preventable in almost every case. By following these simple suggestions provided by Hilbing Autobody in Quincy, we can all avoid tragedies in driveways or parking lots.
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