{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd2da93d59f73d577da1cd5/5eebae385df0a7707f98ef7f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Auto Correct: Kids & Cars","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd2da93d59f73d577da1cd5/1592502929424-3dc5dd879eb91422f9473cc6c98d7c85.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Joining Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/</a></p><p>is Dr. Morgan McLeod from MPB's Southern Remedy: Kids &amp;Teens which is live following Auto Correct on MPB Think Radio <a href=\"http://southernremedy.mpbonline.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://southernremedy.mpbonline.org/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TRUNK SAFETY</strong></p><ul><li>A combination of poor ventilation and high temperatures make trunk space a dangerous place for children.&nbsp;From 2005 to 2009, trunk entrapment resulted in the death of 16 children in the US.</li><li>Make sure to lock your vehicle, including doors and trunk, when you’re not using it.&nbsp;Keep keys and remote entry fobs out of children’s sight and reach.</li><li>Teach kids that trunks are for transporting cargo and are not safe places to play.</li><li>Show older kids how to locate and use the emergency trunk release found in cars manufactured after Sep 1, 2001.&nbsp;Very young children may not have the strength or ability to open the release bar.</li><li>Keep rear fold down seats closed to help prevent kids from climbing into the trunk from inside your car.</li><li>If your child is missing, get help and always look in pool or vehicles first.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>DRIVEWAY SAFETY</strong></p><ul><li>Many preventable injuries and deaths occur in driveways or parking lots when drivers are unaware that children are near vehicles.&nbsp;Tragically, these drivers are often family members or friends of the injured child.&nbsp;</li><li>Each year, more than 9,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for injuries that occurred while they were unattended in or around motor vehicles.&nbsp;</li><li>Check your car and driveway for kids</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Take a few seconds to walk all the way around your parked car to check for children</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Make sure too there are no toys or pets near there that may attract children to area</li><li>Limit play in the driveway</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Identify and use safe play areas for children, away from parked or moving vehicles.&nbsp;Teach kids to play in these areas instead of in, around, or behind a car.&nbsp;Consider making your driveway a toy-free zone.</li><li>Lend a hand to younger kids</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Accompany little kids when they get in and out of a vehicle.&nbsp;Hold their hands while walking near moving vehicles or in driveways and parking lots or on sidewalks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>2011-2015 Ford and Lincoln Cars, SUVs and Vans: previously recalled door latches may break. Dealers will inspect and replace the side door latches, if necessary, for free.</p><p>2020 Chevrolet Silverado HDs, GMC Sierra HDs: Dealers will replace the hood assembly for free.</p><p>2014-2017 Ford F-150: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it, as necessary, for free.</p><p>You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: <a href=\"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls&nbsp;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and inputting your VIN number.</p><p><br></p><p>Consumer Reports rounded up the poorest used models of the past decade. Today, we’re going to caution you about:</p><p>BMW X5 -. Consumer Reports recommends avoiding the 2011 and 2012 models completely due to reliability issues, there are also issues with ’13 and ’14 model years.</p><p>Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports. <a href=\"consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/&nbsp;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"&nbsp;&nbsp;carcomplaints.com \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;&nbsp;carcomplaints.com </a>is another resource for unreliable car lists.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re interested in reviews of new cars Casey Williams is the automotive correspondent for WFYI, a public radio station in Indianapolis. He has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. His review this week is on the 2020 Lexus LS500h&nbsp;<a href=\"wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In the News:</strong></p><p>There a new iOS 12 app : “Pulled over by the police”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.alabamanews.net/2020/06/16/what-the-tech-app-helps-you-record-traffic-stops/#:~:text=An%20iPhone%20app%20is%20helping,being%20pulled%20over%20by%20police%E2%80%9D.&amp;text=If%20it%20isn't%20on,Apple%20from%20the%20App%20Store.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.alabamanews.net/2020/06/16/what-the-tech-app-helps-you-record-traffic-stops/#:~:text=An%20iPhone%20app%20is%20helping,being%20pulled%20over%20by%20police%E2%80%9D.&amp;text=If%20it%20isn't%20on,Apple%20from%20the%20App%20Store.</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/10/04/siri-shortcut-can-discreetly-record-cops-during-traffic-stops/1509065002/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/10/04/siri-shortcut-can-discreetly-record-cops-during-traffic-stops/1509065002/</a></p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}