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“Kn w Y ur Car” (NAPS)—When dog owners are behind the wheel of a car, “Kn w Y ur Car”


their dog can drive them to distraction. And that, it appears, can lead to dangerous situations for both. That’s one of the key findings of a recent survey that examined what happens when dog owners take their dog with them when they hit the road. Doggie Distractions


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The survey was conducted by North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization— AAA—and Kurgo, which makes products specifically designed for traveling with your dog. The survey found that 31 percent of respondents admit to being distracted by their dog while driving, while 59 percent say they have participated in at least one distracting behavior while driving with their dog. More than half—55 percent— have petted their dog while


driving, and one in five—21 percent—allowed their dog to sit in their lap. Other distracting behaviors that drivers admitted to


include giving food and water to their dog (7 percent) and playing with their dog (5 percent). These kinds of behaviors can distract the driver and increase the risk of a crash. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that looking away from the road for only two seconds doubles your risk of being in a crash.


Unrestrained Risks Unrestrained dogs can be a danger to a driver, a passenger


and to the dog itself. An overwhelming 80 percent of respondents stated that they have driven with their pets on a variety of car trips including day trips, local errands and leisure trips or to work, the pet store or dog parks. However, only 17 percent use any form of pet restraint system when driving with their dog.


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To increase driver and pet safety, here are some tips: • The use of a pet restraint system, such as those available


from Kurgo (www.kurgo.com), can aid in limiting distractions and help protect your pet. • Keep your dog in the backseat, as you would a child.


Being in the front seat can expose a dog to being injured if the car’s air bag is deployed. • Remember, a dog near a driver can interfere with both


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a driver’s physical and mental ability to operate the vehicle. When a dog blocks the brake pedals or takes the driver’s attention off the road, it has become a safety hazard. To learn more about keeping yourself


and your dog safer while driving, visit www.AAA.com or www.kurgo.com. Pet owners who want to take their pet on a longer trip can find all the information they need to make their vacation easier and safer in “Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA PetBook,” which includes pet- friendly, AAA Approved property listings and advice on traveling with pets. Visit www.aaa.com/petbook.


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For the safety of yourself and your dog, AAA recommends keeping Fido in the backseat and using a pet restraint system while driving.


Make it a Priority: Create a Hands- Free Environment in Your Vehicle


(NAPS)—Although busy schedules and the


growing demands of everyday life are helping pave the way to a very dangerous highway trend— texting or talking on handheld cell phones while driving—you can save yourself. The fact is, in spite of growing accident statistics and a number of laws banning the use of handheld devices while behind the wheel, millions of motorists still think it’s acceptable to multitask while driving. Driving a vehicle is a complex skill that requires


your full attention. Operating a handheld phone, using the navigation system or controlling the air or audio can be driver distractions that can take your eyes off the road or your hands from the steering wheel.


Statistics show that driver distractions are major contributors to automobile crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 6,000 people died in 2008 in crashes that involved distracted driving. Also, the National Safety Council estimates that 28 percent of crashes—1.6 million crashes per year—can be attributed to cell phone talking and texting while driving. Fortunately, one luxury auto maker offers an


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array of technologies in its vehicles to help reduce driver distractions. Standard equipment on Lexus vehicles includes steering wheel controls for audio, Bluetooth technology and voice recognition. In addition, some models with navigation have a thin film transistor multi-informational or available heads-up display that shows the driver turn-by-turn directions within his or her sight line. At the push of a steering wheel button, the


Bluetooth technology allows hands-free outgoing phone calls using voice commands to dial by name or number from select Bluetooth cell phones. A microphone built into the car lets you talk without holding your mobile phone, and the other caller’s voice


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channeled through the v e h i c l e ’ s a u d i o system. To answer an i n c omi n g call,


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driver simply presses a button on the steering wheel.


You and your passengers can stay on the highway to safety if you remember to keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.


Additional hands-free features are taken to new


heights with the available navigation system’s voice command/voice recognition technology. Voice command en a bles you to place calls with your compatible Bluetooth phone and operate climate, audio and navigation functions. For example, if you say “lower temperature,” the climate control will be reduced by one degree. If you say “coffeehouse,” from the destination menu, the navigation screen will display options in your surrounding area. An advanced telematics system, Safety Connect


or Lexus Enform with Safety Connect, is available on all new Lexus vehicles with a complimentary one-year trial subscription. Safety Connect helps provide peace of mind and includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Location. For convenience, vehicles equipped with


navigation feature Lexus Enform services, Destination Assist and eDestination, plus the four Safety Connect services. By simply pressing the Destination Assist button on the navigation screen, whether you’re driving or parked, a live agent comes on to help locate a specific address or point of interest. The agent wirelessly sends the location to the vehicle’s navigation system for route guidance. Driver distraction is a growing trend that affects


everyone. By using common sense and taking simple steps such as incorporating and utilizing the hands-free devices in your vehicle, you can help reduce driver distraction and drive more safely by keeping your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. You can find more about these features at www. lexus.com.


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