p stylemargin-bottom0inbHot Cars Can Be Deadlybpp stylemargin-bottom0inBy Chris Millaypp stylemargin-bottom0inbrGetting into your car or truck duringthe Summer only to cry out in agony due to a scorching hot seat issomething most of us have unfortunately experienced. What some peoplefail to realize is just how deadly the heat generated inside thatautomobile can be especially to children. According to a GeneralMotors study within 20 minutes the air temperature of apreviously air conditioned car exposed to a temperature of 95 degreesFahrenheit on a sunny day reached 122 degrees. Within 40 minutesit reached 150 degrees. The core body temperature of a childincreases 3-5 times faster than that of an adult. Hyperthermia orheat stroke occurs when the core body temperature reaches only 105degrees. Cracking the windows slightly does very little to remove theheat. So before you get into that hot car take a minute to rememberthe following tipspullip stylemargin-bottom0inCheck the temperature of safetyand booster seats before letting the child sit down and buckle up. plilip stylemargin-bottom0inNever leave a child unattended ina car even if you think youll only be a few minutes.plilip stylemargin-bottom0inAlways double check to make sureeveryone got out of the car. Things can become hectic when you arein a hurry be sure no one is overlooked in the back seat.plilip stylemargin-bottom0inAlways keep car doors locked whenin the driveway or garage. Not only will this deter burglaries italso helps keep curious children from getting inside as well.pliulp stylemargin-bottom0inFollowing these easy tips can keep yournext trip to the mall from becoming a tragedy. Stay Safe.p