Roadside Chat – Jolene, Jolene I'm begging you to buckle your kids
In Dolly Parton’s 1973 hit she famously begs a beauty named Jolene to not take her man away from her. Much like Jolene, the road can be a cruel mistress taking those we love away from us by not practicing safe behaviors.
One simple thing you can do to keep those you love safe from the dangers of the road is make sure that your kids, or anyone in your vehicle for that matter, are safely buckled, every trip, every time.
Remember, that most kids are too small to simply use the three-point harness or lap belt in your vehicle. Check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s tips on how to pick the right safety or booster seat to keep your child as safe as possible. https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats
Even 50+ years later “Jolene” still catches the ear of music fans and has been covered by various other artists over the years. Here’s a little ear worm to kick off your weekend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m71Jbi7NkU.
Special thanks to Kelsey S. and the state of Mississippi for providing us with inspiration for this week’s message!
In 2024 in Iowa, 230 people have been killed in traffic crashes. That’s an increase of five since last Friday. In Iowa in 2023, there were 377 traffic-related deaths. To see statistics published daily by the Office of Driver Services, go to the daily fatality report at https://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/stats/daily.pdf