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sat in the sun on a 78 degree F day reached a boiling 104 degrees F within one hour. On that same day in the same amount of time, a dark-colored vehicle hit 109 degrees F. And that doesn’t change when the outside temperature drops by more than 15 degrees. Even on a 61 degree F day, Consumer Reports found that a vehicle can heat up to more than 105 degrees F after just one hour.
These temperatures are deadly with prolonged exposure, especially for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that children’s bodies heat up 3–5 times faster than adult bodies. As they grow, children’s bodies are still learning how to control temperature. (Now, imagine what it must be like for a pet covered in fur on those hot summer days.) Some vehicle manufacturers have equipped their newer vehicles with reminder features, but you can’t always rely on this. Placing a purse or other important object, like your shoes, in the back of the vehicle with your children can serve as an important reminder. Furthermore, Consumer Reports found that 38% of the 24 hot car deaths among children in 2020 happened as a result of children climbing into the vehicle without a parent or guardian noticing. To prevent this, always keep your vehicle locked and keep your keys out of the reach of your children.
Vehicles can be dangerous, but you can take steps to prevent injury or death this summer. Learn more by visiting ConsumerReports.org.
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