There are a number of risks associated with leaving a child alone in a car, particularly if the child is left alone for an extended amount of time. Children may become stuck in other regions of the car, such as the trunk, or may mistakenly manipulate the gear change, allowing the vehicle to drive out of park mode.
The most serious threat that children suffer when left alone in cars, according to the Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Foundation, is heatstroke. In just ten minutes, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise by 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Furthermore, children’s bodies heat up faster than adults’ bodies, making this temperature rise much more risky and potentially harmful. Read the full story here ▶
