Trunk Entrapment Prevention for Big Kids On The Way
For many kids, a car trunk looks like a fun place to play or hide. Tragically, many families have discovered that kids can get in a trunk, but they can't always get out.
Children can access trunks in several ways, even without having the vehicle's keys. Most cars have a lever or button located near the driver's seat that pops the trunk open, while other cars also have fold-down seats or a "pass through" that enables children to climb into the trunk from the back seat.
 Top Tips
- If a child is missing, check vehicles and trunks first.
- Always lock a vehicle’s doors and trunk - especially when parked in the driveway or near the home – and keep keys out of children’s sight and reach.
- Be aware of child-resistant locks. Teach older children how to disable the driver’s door locks should they become unintentionally entrapped in a motor vehicle.
- Teach children that trunks are used only to transport cargo and are not safe places to play.
- Show older children how to locate and use the glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release found in newer cars, but remind them this is not a toy.
- Keep the rear fold-down seats closed to help prevent kids from getting into the trunk from inside the car.
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