Dogs Unrestrained in Cars Distract Drivers, Pose Threat
Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 (Original item from August 2010)
Companion Animals | Pet Ownership
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Short Description:
In a survey conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA), traveling with pets is extremely common even though only about 17% of drivers use pet restraints while driving.
Abstract:
According to survey findings, people are taking their dogs for leisure rides, errands, and other trips. While 60% of dog owners have drive while distracted by their pets as passengers, only about 17% have ever used pet restraints. An expert with AAA explains that an unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at 50 mph will exert 500 pounds of force on whatever it strikes, while an 80-pound dog in a crash at just 30 mph will exert about 2,400 pounds.
Spot Check Number:
1451
Sponsor:
Automobile Association of America (AAA), Kurgo
Animal Type:
Dogs
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
1,000
Population Descriptors:
Dog owners
Year Conducted:
August 2010
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