Safe Travel
Dogs shouldn't roam in the car
The safest way for your dog to travel in the car is in a pet seat anchored to the vehicle using a seat belt or other secure means. Dog restraints or seat belts are useful for preventing your dog from roaming around the car and being a distraction to the driver while, crash protection is not assured.
For the best safety, a small dog would be safest in a carrier secured by a seat belt around the front of the carrier.
Leave the front seat for humans
Keep your pet in the back seat of the car. If an airbag deploys while your pet is in the passenger seat (even in a crate), it could injure your pet.
Pets who stick their heads out the window of moving vehicles can be injured by debris or made sick by having cold air forced into their lungs. A dog in back of an open pickup truck can be unsafe for the pet and others on the road.