Seat Belt Research Paper

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CAR RESTRAINTS FOR YOUR DOGS
It is estimated that over half of the dogs in the United States has once traveled in a vehicle at one point or another of their life. On some of these occasions, we have seen some dogs hang out on the driver's window, thus distracting the driver by trying to drive and hold onto the dog at the same time. In cases where the dogs are at the back of a pickup truck, they distract the driver and other drivers on the high way. When drivers are distracted, they can lose concentration, and an accident can occur in the process.
For this reason, it is important that pet owners should always make use of a car seat belt for their dogs to protect both the lives of the pet, the pet owner, and other road users. When a pet onboard
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They look like a leash-and-collar combination that helps to secure the dog to the backseat.
Seatbelts and harnesses
The use of a Harness with seat-belt attachment is most suitable for larger dogs that are happy and comfortable with sitting upright on the back seat of your car (or perhaps shot-gun in the front). A harness is safer than a collar in case an accident occurs because it distributes the force more evenly when you suddenly apply the brake.
Harnesses come in different designs; it could be in a style that has a separate clip which directly plugs in instead of the regular seat-belt, and it can come in a loop that sits over the shoulders which allows you to place the seat-belt through. It is important to note that any slight bit of movement permitted by the harness used may likely result in some serious whiplash for your dog, should you have to brake suddenly.
How Should A Dog Safety Harness Work?
According to the updated, 2013 Center for Pet Safety (CPS) Harness Crashworthiness Study Summary Report, Here are certain criteria every harness should meet for the safety of the dog in the