Preschoolers Crash Trying To Drive To Grandma’s House

They can't even see over the steering wheel let alone reach the pedals - but a couple of preschoolers who wanted to visit grandma’s house decided to take mom's car and drive themselves there!They can't even see over the steering wheel let alone reach the pedals - but a couple of preschoolers who wanted to visit grandma’s house decided to take mom's car and drive themselves thereTwo Washington preschoolers who could not even see out the windshield let alone reach the pedals, grabbed the keys and hopped in the family SUV. The children, ages 3 and 5, managed to start the vehicle, pull out of the driveway, and into a nearby intersection before t-boning a Volvo sedan, according to police. The driver of the Volvo escaped with minor cuts and bruises; the two kids were not injured. When asked where their mother was, one of the kids said, “Sleeping. I want to go to my grandma’s house.”

Whenever a case like this hits the media -- and it always does -- the public response is the same: How could a parent be so negligent? As outrageous as this incident may seem, it really could happen to anyone. Think about it! Have you ever fallen asleep on the couch while watching TV, reading a book or even watching the kids play? When you woke up, maybe you found that they got into the candy or spewed toys across the family room floor. Maybe they built a fort with their bedroom drapes. For the most part, no harm done, right? Now think about what could have happened. Your little ones could have easily turned on the oven to cook some chicken nuggets. They could have slipped out of the house and got hit by a car. They could have even found the keys and easily tried to drive to grandma’s house.

Don’t think something like this can’t happen to you – it can and it could result in serious or fatal injuries! The important lesson to take away from this incident is – cars are not toys.

• Never leave your keys within reach of young children. With recent technology, all it takes is the key fob to be near the car for the vehicle to start at the push of a button.
• Keep the car doors and trunk locked at all times, even in the driveway or garage.
• Never leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle or allow a child access to one without adult supervision. Children can die from heat stroke or carbon monoxide poisoning. They may also be able to start the vehicle or climb out of the car and wander off or be injured by another vehicle.
• each children that cars are not for playing and hiding. Children trapped in cars can die from hyperthermia or heat stroke.

This is also a good time to remind all parents to child-proof your home. One of the first steps in doing so is making sure your kids can't get out of the house or into rooms that aren't childproofed. Door knob covers make it hard for little hands to get a grip, turn, and open doors. They should be placed on all of the doors leading out of your home and on bathroom doors. For more safety tips to protect your little ones, click here.

They can't even see over the steering wheel let alone reach the pedals - but a couple of preschoolers who wanted to visit grandma’s house decided to take mom's car and drive themselves there!They can't even see over the steering wheel let alone reach the pedals - but a couple of preschoolers who wanted to visit grandma’s house decided to take mom's car and drive theAbout Lawsuit Financial

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