Tragically one child, often a toddler, is run over in their driveway every week in Australia.
The vehicle is usually only moving slowly and is often being driven by a parent, family member or friend. We don't think of small children as being in danger in such a familiar and caring environment - but they are!
Small children are naturally inquisitive and want to see what's going on. They can also move surprisingly quickly.
In the time it takes for the driver to say goodbye and start the car, a child can move from a 'safe' position onto the driveway and into the path of the vehicle.
Small children can be impossible to see from inside a car, especially if they are immediately behind it.
The rear vision of a number of popular cars has been tested and results show that there is not a 'blind spot' but in fact a large 'blind space' behind most cars.
Even if your car has parking sensors or a video camera fitted, you may not notice a small child until it is too late to stop. |
