Children On Board - Car Safety Tips

We often hear about the importance of driving safely, but it’s even more important to be extra careful when it comes to driving with children. "Dubai car insurance companies’ data shows that the likelihood of you getting into an accident is around 35%. Young children are particularly susceptible to injuries, even in minor car accidents, therefore extra measures should be taken to ensure their safety while driving,” Emre Guclu, head of insurance at Service Market, tells Mother, Baby & Child. Here are some essential child safety tips which can make every ride safer for you and your family:

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Seat belts and child seats save lives.

It’s very important to always wear a seatbelt, and this becomes even more important if your passengers include children. Children of four years of age or younger must be secured in a child seat in accordance with UAE traffic laws, and it’s important not to seat any children aged

10 or below in the front seat. Having a child sit in the front seat significantly increases the risk of injury in an accident and the airbag can cause fatal injuries in children below the height requirement.

Children grow up fast, which means that you may need a bigger car seat sooner than you’d expected. Keep track of your child’s height and weight, and install a new car seat when they become taller or heavier than its specified capacity.

While fastening your children’s seat belts, always tighten and test them to ensure that they’re secure. You might also want to consider buying a buckle lock for your seatbelts so that your children can’t unfasten themselves at any point.

Never leave children alone in the car.