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## crash fact 

One out of every four people killed in car crashes were not wearing a seatbelt. 

Source: Police Traffic Accident System (Jan 31, 2016). 

## Your passengers 

## You in the driver’s seat – part 8 

You greet your friend as he climbs into the car. You’re happy to see him, but you’re surprised when he doesn’t put on his seatbelt. 

## What choice would you make? 

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You’re responsible for the safety of your passengers. Make sure they are all wearing seatbelts. Children need special care and attention. Are they properly restrained with the right safety devices for their size? Remember, when you speed or take a chance at an intersection, you are putting your passengers as well as yourself in danger. 

## Smoking 

It’s illegal to smoke in any motor vehicle when there are any passengers under 16 years old. 

Children travelling in cars are especially vulnerable to second-hand smoke. These harmful effects are heightened in small enclosed places such as motor vehicles and can have immediate and serious, long- lasting health consequences. 

