As summer temperatures continue to climb across the country, it’s important to remember that while these summer days are great for the pool and the beach, they’re not so good for the inside of cars, which can raise to deadly temperatures in a very short period of time.
Sadly, since 1998, at least 910 children across the United States have died from heatstroke.
Have you ever seen a bike train? Picture lots of excited little kids perched on bicycles, scooters, skateboards and anything else with wheels, anxiously awaiting a signal from a parent or teacher to start pedaling and rolling to school.
This video shows how quickly temperatures inside a car can increase, putting anyone in that car at risk of injuries or even death caused by heatstroke.
Countdown2Drive is a national education program that is designed to equip teens ages 13 -- 14 and their parents with safe passenger and driving knowledge.