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

Children weighing approximately 40 lbs or more who have outgrown a forward-facing seat typically use a lap/shoulder belt or booster seat as specified by the CSRS manufacturer limits.

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

For a forward-facing seat, harness straps must be at or above the shoulder level to provide proper crash protection.

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

The chest clip positions the harness straps correctly over the child's shoulders and must be placed at armpit/mid-chest level.

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

Answer

Expired child safety seats must be removed from service; the plastic degrades over time and crash protection cannot be guaranteed.

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'

Answer

The 'pinch test' determines proper tightness — if you can pinch the webbing at the shoulder, it is too loose; no slack means it passes.

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