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Trunk Entrapment Prevention for Pre-Teens and Teens On The Way

For many older kids, a car trunk looks like a fun place to play or hide. Tragically, many families have discovered that kids can get in the 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.

Safety TipTop Tips

  • 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.
  • If an older child is missing, check vehicles and trunks first.
  • Teach children that trunks are used only to transport cargo and are not safe places to play.
  • Show pre-teens and teens 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.

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