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Dogs Unrestrained In Cars Distract Drivers, Pose Threat

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Only a small minority of drivers (17%) currently put their dogs in companion animal restraints when driving.

In a survey conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA), traveling with companion animals is extremely common even though only about 17% of drivers use companion animal restraints while driving.

According to survey findings, people are taking their dogs for leisure rides, errands, and other trips. While 60% of dog owners have driven while distracted by their companion animals as passengers, only about 17% have ever used companion animal restraints. An expert with AAA explains that an unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at 50 mph will exert 500 pounds of force on whatever it strikes, while an 80-pound dog in a crash at just 30 mph will exert about 2,400 pounds.

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Automobile Association of America (AAA), Automobile Association of America (AAA), Kurgo, 2010 United States (National)

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