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Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

01/19

1.What is a drivers key responsibility regarding passenger safety?

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Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers, especially children, are properly secured with seatbelts or appropriate child safety devices.

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01/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

02/19

2.Drivers are required to wear seatbelts primarily because they:

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Wearing a seatbelt drastically lowers the risk of serious injury or fatality in a collision, and it is also a legal requirement in Nova Scotia.

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02/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

03/19

3.How should a pregnant woman adjust the lap belt of her seatbelt for maximum safety?

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For pregnant women, the lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly and low over the hips, positioned below the baby, to ensure safety without causing harm in a collision.

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03/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

04/19

4.Why is it unsafe to wear the shoulder strap of a seatbelt under the arm or behind the back?

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Improper positioning of the shoulder strap, such as under the arm or behind the back, can direct the force of a collision onto soft tissues, potentially causing severe internal injuries.

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04/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

05/19

5.In a sudden vehicle stop, what happens to an unbelted passengers body?

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Without a seatbelt, in a sudden stop, a persons body continues to move forward at the vehicles previous speed until it collides with the dashboard, windshield, or other parts of the car, or is ejected.

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05/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

06/19

6.During a crash, how do the lap belt and shoulder belt of a seatbelt function together?

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The lap belt works to hold the occupant securely down across the hips, while the shoulder belt holds them back against the seat, together distributing crash forces across strong bony structures.

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06/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

07/19

7.What is a significant safety advantage of wearing a seatbelt, even if your vehicle is involved in a fire or water submersion incident?

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Wearing a seatbelt reduces the severity of the initial impact, increasing the likelihood that occupants remain conscious. Staying conscious is critical for the ability to react and escape from hazardous situations like vehicle fires or submersion in water.

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07/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

08/19

8.Which of the following is the criteria for a rear-facing child car seat?

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Infants must remain in a rear-facing child car seat from birth until they are at least one year old AND weigh a minimum of 10 kg (22 lbs).

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08/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

09/19

9.Where is the mandatory placement for a rear-facing child car seat in a vehicle?

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Rear-facing child car seats must always be placed in the back seat of a vehicle. This position offers the best protection for infants and young children in the event of a collision.

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09/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

010/19

10.What is a critical safety rule regarding the use of a rear-facing child car seat in the front seat?

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A rear-facing child car seat must never be placed in the front seat if there is an active airbag. The force of a deploying airbag can cause severe injury or death to an infant.

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010/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

011/19

11.For a forward-facing child car seat, what are the weight requirements for a child?

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A child must be between 10 to 18 kgs of weight to transition to a forward-facing child car seat, to ensure they are safe and secure in the vehicle.

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011/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

012/19

12.Which specific strap is mandatory for use with a forward-facing child car seat?

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A tether strap is crucial and must always be used with a forward-facing child car seat. It secures the top of the car seat to an anchor point in the vehicle, significantly reducing forward head movement during a crash.

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012/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

013/19

13.What is the primary function of a booster seat?

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Booster seats are designed to raise the child so that the adult seatbelt can be correctly positioned across the bony structures of their chest and pelvis, ensuring a proper and safe fit.

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013/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

014/19

14.For optimal safety, what recommended height should a child reach before transitioning out of a booster seat?

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It is safest for a child to remain in a booster seat until they reach a height of 145 cm (49). At this height, the adult seatbelt is more likely to fit them correctly.

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014/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

015/19

15.Which criteria determine when a child must use a booster seat?

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A child must use a booster seat if they weigh over 18 kg (40 lbs) and are required to do so until they reach at least nine years old or 145 cm (49), whichever occurs first.

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015/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

016/19

16.What specific type of seatbelt must always be used with a booster seat?

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Booster seats are designed to be used in conjunction with both the lap and shoulder portions of an adult seatbelt. Using only a lap belt with a booster is unsafe and not permitted.

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016/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

017/19

17.What age is it generally recommended to keep children in the back seat?

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It is recommended that children remain in the back seat until they are 12 years of age. The back seat generally offers greater safety for children in a crash due to factors like frontal airbags.

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017/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

018/19

18.When a child is using a seatbelt only, how should the shoulder belt be correctly positioned?

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For a proper and safe fit, the shoulder belt should be positioned over the childs shoulder and fit snugly across their chest. Incorrect placement can lead to serious injuries.

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018/19

Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws

019/19

19.Why should a vehicle seat not be deeply reclined when a passenger is wearing a seatbelt?

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Seatbelts are designed to work effectively with upright seating positions. A deeply reclined seat can allow a passenger to submarine or slide out from under the lap belt during a crash, leading to severe injuries.

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