"I do the morning drop-off at two different schools every morning," Teresa told POPSUGAR. "We need kids to be able to get in and out, to be self-sufficient." She said this fact went hand-in-hand with product planning at Mazda, and should be something that all parents consider. If your kids are getting in and out of the car on their own, they need to be able to do so safely and easily.
A few things to ask yourself as you shop: Are there footsteps on a tall car you're considering? Are the seat belt buttons easy to snap in and release with small hands? Is the door light enough for your grade schooler to push open and shut on his own to ensure you're not the family who holds up the carpool line?
