Many people are used to driving alone, but there can be more risks so take note of these special tips to ensure you reach your destination safely.

The first thing to bear in mind is that potential attackers look for people who are vulnerable and if someone is alone in the car it does make them more vulnerable. When you walk to your car, make sure that your keys are in your hand but keep them in a fist with the key pointing out between your thumb and forefinger. This way if someone does try to attack then, you do have some sort of weapon.

When you leave your car, put the passenger seat forward which will allows you to see if anyone is in the back seat when you return to the car. In addition, before you get into the car, walk around it and check for obvious problems such as an open trunk or a flat tire.

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Airbags are known for helping to lessen the number of fatalities in vehicle collisions, but there are also concerns about their safety.

They work by combining an igniter and a solid propellant which works a little like a rocket booster to make the bag burst out from where it is stored at speeds up to 200 mph, and then seconds later the gas in the bag goes out from tiny holes in the material so that the person in the vehicle can move.

However, since they have been fitted, experts have always said that they must be used together with seat belts as air bags only work in front end crashes at speeds of more than 10 mph and unless there are side airbags fitted, seat belts are needed for rear and side collisions.

In addition, the force with which an airbag deploys can hurt those who are too close, and drivers or passengers need to be at least 10 inches away. In the case of a steering wheel mounted airbag, the driver should measure the distance from the middle of the steering wheel to the breast bone and if not far enough away, then the driving position should be adjusted. The seat should be moved backwards but still so that the pedals can be easily reached and then reclined to achieve the appropriate distance from the steering wheel.

When it comes to children, those aged 12 and under should be in the right car seat for their age in the rear seat. Babies under a year old and less than 20 pounds in weight must never ride in a rear facing child seat with an air bag as it can be fatal if it deploys.

If you have been injured in an auto accident please call the Bismarck accident attorneys of Maring Williams Law Office, P.C. at (800) 492-5297 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation.