Approximately 80 percent of pet owners say they have driven with their pets on car trips including day trips, local errands and longer vacations. Only 17 percent use some form of pet restraint system when driving their dog according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). "Driving With Pets: Dangerous Distraction," www.cbs.com (Aug.18, 2010).
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It is important to keep pets restrained in an enclosed area while driving for the safety of both the driver and the pet. Unrestrained pets serve as a distraction to the driver, which is as dangerous as texting or talking on a cell phone while operating a vehicle.
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