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When you\u2019re at the wheel and you have young children sitting in the back of your vehicle, it\u2019s important to always take everyone\u2019s safety very seriously, not just your own. This is especially true when you\u2019re driving along the busy streets of our increasingly crowded city. Whether your trip is over hour long or just a measly 5 minutes around the block, anything can happen on the road in that time, so it\u2019s your job as a parent<\/a> to keep potential dangers to a minimum.<\/p>

Head up to the gallery above to familiarise yourself with 5 important safety tips to follow if you have kids in the car. It doesn\u2019t pay to be unprepared on the road!<\/p>

Angela Goh<\/em><\/p>

Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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