Passenger Safety Flashcards
What are all the parts of the modern seatbelt?
The modern seatbelt features a lap belt (the part that goes across your pelvis) and a shoulder strap (the part that runs across your shoulder). The term “seatbelt” is a general term for it.
How should the lap belt be worn?
The lap belt should be worn across the hip bones, not the stomach.
How should the shoulder strap be worn?
The shoulder strap should be snug but allow access to controls. It shouldn’t cross the neck or face, and should never be placed behind the back or under the arm.
Who is responsible if someone dies in a vehicle due to not having a seatbelt on?
Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers, including those with disabilities, wear seatbelts correctly. This includes adhering to the Child Passenger Protection Act. Therefore the driver would be considered solely responsible for the death.
Is it okay to not wear a seatbelt in a car you know has airbags?
No. Airbags supplement seatbelts; they are not a replacement.
How much distance should one keep between themselves and the airbag?
Maintain 10-12 inches between the driver and the airbag, especially for shorter, elderly, or pregnant individuals.
How should front seat passengers position themselves when in a car with an airbag?
Passengers should sit as far back as possible, slightly reclining if needed.
Where should children 12 and under be in a car with an airbag? Is it ever okay for a child under 8 to be in the front?
Children 12 and under should be in the back seat. If a child under 8 must be in the front, they need a properly installed car seat as far back as possible. Rear-facing car seats should never be in front of an active airbag.
Do some vehicles allow the passenger side airbag to be disabled?
Yes, some vehicles allow disabling the passenger-side airbag.
Where must children under 8 be if they are in the vehicle?
Children under 8 must be in an appropriate child safety restraint system (including booster seats used with lap/shoulder belts).
Children over 40 pounds or 40 inches tall may:
Children over 40 pounds or 40 inches tall may be in the back seat without a booster seat if the back seat has only lap belts.
What rule became effective January 1st, 2019?
Effective January 1, 2019, Illinois law mandates rear-facing car seats for children under 2 unless they weigh more than 40 pounds or are taller than 40 inches.
