A new study by AAA found that driving under the influence of a dog can be just as dangerous as cell phones, screaming kids, and loud music, according to a story on Fox News. If a driver is distracted by a dog in the car, it can lead to crashes.
And here’s an oddball statistic reported by Fox: “AAA said that if a 10-pound dog is loose in a car and it crashes at 50 miles per hour, the pet could exert 500 lbs of pressure–endangering the pet and anyone in its path.”
Imagine what a 95-pound dog like Jake could do! I won’t even bother with the math.
The report recommends restraining dogs with doggy seat belts, harnesses, or in crates. I guess that would put an end to joyous moments, like the one in the video below. (Another find on the ever-fun Life With Dogs blog!)
