How to Drive Safely with Kids in the Car-Texas Child Injury Lawyers
As Houston auto accident lawyers, we know that distracted driving is one of the biggest contributing factors to motor vehicle accidents. But as parents, we also know that our days are filled with some of the noisiest distractions in our cars. You can restrict the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving. But how do you deal with the kind of distractions you face every day as you drive your children around?
As parents who struggle with distractions from children ourselves, we were very pleased to see this list of advice and tips for parents driving with kids from Consumer Reports. We’re familiar with a few of these, and know they work. It’s very important for Texas parents to realize that traveling with the kids doesn’t have to be an exercise in frustration, anger and non-stop anxiety. Here are some of the tips from Consumer Report.
- Pack plenty of snacks, drinks and toys for the kids. Make sure you have coloring books, crayons, and games stashed away in easy-to-reach places in the car. Occupied kids are less likely to distract. We like this idea and use it frequently.
- Play little games as you are driving with your kids. Ask them to read cloud formations. Play a game of I- Spy. Play counting games. Kid love games, and the more occupied they are with counting red pickup trucks, the less likely they will be to demand your undivided attention.
- Keep your eyes focused on the road ahead at all times. Houston auto accident lawyers cannot stress enough how important this is.
- If a tantrum is getting out of control, see if you can pull over to comfort your child.
- Tune out noises from the back seat as much as possible. The less attention your child gets from you, the quicker he or she will stop whining.
- Switch off your cell phone while driving. All it takes is a second to look down at the number display panel for an accident to occur.
We don’t stop to think twice about the distractions our kids pose when we drive. But it’s important to realize that the most innocent distractions can be sufficient to cause a serious accident.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, contact the husband and wife legal team at the Kahn Law Firm today by calling 713-226-9900 or toll free 1-877-226-9940.
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