AAA and Kurgo recently released a study showing that 31% of drivers admit to being distracted by their pooches while driving. And distraction can lead to accidents. If your dog is unrestrained, he or she can actually cause injuries to passengers during a car crash. According to a AAA representative:
?An unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at 50 mph will exert roughly 500 pounds of pressure, while an unrestrained 80-pound dog in a crash at only 30 mph will exert 2,400 pounds of pressure. Imagine the devastation that can cause to your pet and to anyone in its path.?
So, when you drive, make sure your beloved pet is always buckled in for his safety... and yours.
