According to a recent survey by auto club AAA, only about one in six motorists ever use animal restraints to help keep pets from being a distraction in the car. And nearly 60% of dog owners have driven while distracted by their pets as passengers.
Jennifer Huebner-Davidson, manager of traffic safety programs at AAA, said that during a crash unrestrained dogs pose a threat to the driver and other passengers. An unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at 50 mph will exert 500 pounds of force on whatever it strikes, she said. And an 80-pound dog in a crash at just 30 mph will exert about 2,400 pounds.
To prevent harm to the animals, the driver and other passengers, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recommends people use restraints on dogs and cats.
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