Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle fatalities for children 14 and younger according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Heat stroke occurs when the body temperature exceeds 104 degrees. A body temperature of 107 degree is considered fatal. Children are at a higher risk than adults of dying from heatstroke in a hot vehicle due to children overheating 3 to 5 times faster than adults. A factor which increases the risk is when they are too young to communicate.
Driving in the Rain
In rainy conditions, it is more difficult to see other vehicles, road signs and the road itself. It is critical
