Volume 4   Issue  38                      January   2005

                 

Safety Kits Helpful in Serious Vehicle Accidents
ABC 7, January 12, 2005

LEE COUNTY— If you were in a serious vehicle accident would you be prepared? The Florida Highway Patrol says there are essential safety items everyone should carry in their car in case of emergency. "People with safety items don't think about it until circumstances come up where you really need them," said Greg Beilmann of Pep Boys.

The Florida Highway Patrol says it is best to be prepared for the worst and keep safety items like a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, even a flashlight on-hand. "Anything they can use to help protect themselves in a vehicle as a result of a crash," said Lieutenant Doug Dodson of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Although there are many safety kits available, many people don't carry one in their trunk. "If I had tools like that I would help people out of the car and clear the car," said driver Mike Harvey.

Most auto shops sell an assortment of safety kits loaded with things you can use until help arrives, but they aren't much use sitting on store shelves. "Simple, but unfortunately very few people have them in their car," said Beilmann.

The Florida Highway Patrol even recommends one particular tiny gadget. "As you can see, you just push this against the glass, it'll pop the glass," said Dodson. It also comes with a blade strong enough to cut through your seat-belt in an emergency.

Most safety car kits cost about $20.

If you buy a fire extinguisher, make sure it is designed to put out gas fires. The FHP says it is a good idea to keep extinguishers and safety kits in a spot where you can easily reach them in an emergency.

© 2004 by ABC 7 NEWS.
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