Seat Belt and Restraint Rules Flashcards
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Which type of restraint is required for an infant under 6 months?
Answer: A rearward-facing child restraint
Infants under 6 months must be secured in an approved rearward-facing child restraint.
What should you check about a child restraint before each trip?
Answer: That it is correctly fitted and the harness is snug
Always ensure the restraint is properly installed and the harness is firmly secured.
When can a child move from a child restraint to an adult seat belt?
Answer: When they are tall enough for the belt to fit correctly
A child can use an adult belt once they are big enough for it to fit properly across the body.
Where is the safest position for a child restraint?
Answer: In the rear seat
Child restraints are safest installed in the rear seats of the vehicle.
Why must child restraints meet approved safety standards?
Answer: To ensure they protect the child in a crash
Only standards-approved restraints are tested to protect a child effectively in a collision.
What is a booster seat used for?
Answer: Raising the child so the adult belt fits correctly
A booster raises the child so the adult lap and sash belt fit safely across the body.
Should a child ever be held on a passenger's lap instead of restrained?
Answer: No, the child must always be in a proper restraint
A child must never be held on a lap; they must always use an approved restraint.