Ch12: Technologies That Aid Transportation Flashcards
3 main types of vehicle restraint systems for children
Rear-facing infant seats, forward-facing infant seats, and booster seats
Rear-Facing Infant Seat
A child vehicle restraint system designed to provide occupant protection for children under the age of 12 months who weigh equal to or less than 20-22 pounds (9-10 kg)
Forward-Facing Infant Seat
Child vehicle restraint system that is installed for long-term use in a vehicle and provides occupant protection for children over the age of 12 months who are between 22 and 40 pounds (10-18 kg) and up to 40 inches (101 cm) in height
Booster Seat
- A seat designed to be used in a vehicle that positions the child so the vehicle seat belts fit properly.
- The vehicle seat belt provides restraint when a booster seat is used
- Required for children who weigh between 40 and 80 pounds (18–36 kg)
Child Vehicle Restraint System
A car seat that provides occupant protection for children who are too small to be properly secured by the vehicle seat belt assembly
Crashworthiness
The process of determining the performance of a system under simulated vehicle crash conditions. Specifically, the performance of a wheelchair and seating system in a 21 g / 48 km/h frontal impact crash simulation
Driving Evaluation
- Assessment by a trained evaluator of an individual’s ability to drive a vehicle.
- A driving evaluation usually has two components: an off-road assessment that is paper or computer-based, and an on-road component with a trained evaluator
Original Equipment Manufacturer
The manufacturer that produces and markets products in their original format (e.g., an automobile company is considered to be the original equipment manufacturer of vehicles)
Primary Driving Controls
- Used to stop (brakes), go (accelerator), and steer
- Modifications are available to assist the driver in maintaining a grip on the steering wheel, accessing the pedals, or controlling the vehicle with the hands and arms only when the driver does not have use of the legs to control the vehicle
Secondary Driving Controls
- Controls necessary to maneuver the vehicle that are needed for safe operation of a vehicle.
- Examples: Turn signals, parking brakes, lights, horn, ignition, temperature control (heat and air conditioning), and windshield wipers.
Universal Docking Interface Geometry
Specifies the dimensions and shape of the adaptor, location on the rear of the wheelchair, and dimensions of space required around the adaptor
Large Accessible Transit Vehicles
Public transit vehicles that provide transportation for multiple individuals with disabilities. Provision is made in these vehicles for wheelchair securement
Vehicle Seat Belt Assembly
The seat belt system that is provided by the vehicle’s original equipment manufacturer
Wheelchair Tie-Down and Occupant Restraint System
A total system installed in a van, bus, or other vehicles that is designed to fasten the wheelchair and restrain the passenger from protecting the passenger or driver who uses a wheelchair
Wheelchair Tie-Down System
A strapping or docking system that secures a wheelchair and occupant in a vehicle. It does not protect the occupant of the wheelchair