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With the mid-year school holidays underway, many South African families are preparing to hit the road for a well-deserved break. While most travellers remember to pack the luggage, ensuring both the vehicle and its youngest passengers are ready for the journey is just as important.
"Safe, stress-free road trips start long before you leave your driveway," says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). "Taking the time to prepare your vehicle, while also planning for your children's safety and comfort, can make all the difference."
Ranft says one of the most critical safety checks for families travelling with young children is ensuring that child car seats are correctly fitted. International child passenger safety research continues to show that as many as 70% of child car seats are installed incorrectly, significantly reducing the protection they provide in the…
