Dogs a Danger in the Car

Written by Pat's Papers | Wednesday, 18 August 2010 9:26 AM

Dogs might be a man’s best friend—just not while driving in the car. A survey found that 60 percent of pet owners have driven while being distracted by their dogs. Only 17 percent reported using restraints to keep their pooches under control during a car trip. USA Today says a 10-pound dog will exert 500 pounds of force on whatever it strikes during an accident. And of course, the bigger the dog, the bigger the impact. Experts say you should consider your pet a baby and treat it accordingly while driving. That means putting it in the backseat and not letting it lean out the window.

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