On December 7th, 2009 Elkins Chevrolet hosted Cub Scout Troop #439, Den 7 from Tabernacle, New Jersey and assisted them with earning their Safe Kids Automotive Safety Patch. With the help of Maureen Donnelly, Coordinator, Safe Kids of Southern NJ and Sue Quick from the Brain Injury Association of NJ, the kids learned about seat belt safety, how to use OnStar in the case of an emergency, and preventing ‘backovers’ with the aid of the “Spot the Tot” mat, demonstrating to both kids and parents that the blind spot behind a vehicle could be up to 15 feet. The fun filled night ended with the awarding of the Safety Patch:
For more information about safety in and around cars, visit Safe Kids USA
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