7D Proper Use of Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS) 2

Question 1

At what minimum weight does a child in California typically transition from a forward-facing child safety seat to a seat belt on a school bus with CSRS?

Accepted Answer

40 lbs

Answer

20 lbs

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60 lbs

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80 lbs

Question 2

What is the correct harness strap position for a forward-facing child safety seat on a school bus?

Accepted Answer

Straps at or above the child's shoulders

Answer

Straps below the child's shoulders

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Straps across the child's waist only

Answer

Straps attached to the seat back, not the child

Question 3

How should the chest clip of a child safety harness be positioned on the child?

Accepted Answer

At armpit/mid-chest level

Answer

At belly button level

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At the throat/neck level

Answer

It should be removed to avoid discomfort

Question 4

A driver notices a child safety seat on the bus has expired. What action must be taken?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service and replace it with a current seat

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Continue using it if it shows no visible damage

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Have the seat professionally cleaned to reset its service life

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Only replace it after 90 days past expiration

Question 5

What is the maximum amount of slack allowed in a child safety harness after it is properly tightened?

Accepted Answer

Enough to pinch a small fold at the shoulder — the 'pinch test'

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No slack — the harness should be very tight

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Enough to fit four fingers under the strap

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2 to 3 inches of slack is acceptable

Question 6

Why should bulky winter coats NOT be worn under a child safety harness?

Accepted Answer

Coats compress in a crash, creating dangerous slack in the harness

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Coats are too expensive to risk damaging

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Coats make it harder to apply the chest clip correctly

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Coats are a fire hazard in a vehicle