This document provides an overview of lower anchors and tethers for securing child car seats (LATCH system) in 6 key points:
1. LATCH is an alternative to seat belts for installing car seats using two lower anchors and one tether anchor. Lower anchors are usually only required for rear-facing seats.
2. Lower anchors attach to anchor bars in the vehicle while tethers hold the back of the car seat against the vehicle seat.
3. Not all vehicles have lower anchors in the center seating position so caregivers should check their vehicle and car seat manuals.
4. Tethers and lower anchors have weight limits around 65 pounds.
5. Anchor locations are identified
This document provides an overview of seat belt systems and how to properly install car seats using different belt types. It begins by listing the objectives of the module, which are to identify federal standards, seat belt parts, latchplate and retractor types, and best practices for caregivers. It then defines different belt systems and parts like lap belts, latchplates, and retractors. The rest of the document explains how to identify, test, and work with various retractor and latchplate types, including when to use locking clips, belt-shortening clips, or additional locking steps. Key questions for caregivers regarding seat belt functionality and child passenger safety are also outlined.
1) The document discusses air bags, their purpose, function, and features. It describes how different types of air bags work and where they are located in vehicles.
2) It explains that air bags are designed to rapidly deploy during crashes to spread crash forces over a large part of the body. There are different types of passenger air bags, including always-on, manually switched on/off, and those that automatically turn on and off based on the occupant.
3) The document provides guidance on best practices for child passengers, such as never placing a rear-facing car seat in front of an active air bag and ensuring car seats are properly positioned based on the vehicle owner's manual.
This document provides an overview of rear-facing car seats for children. It discusses why children should travel rear-facing due to their developing bodies, identifies the two types of rear-facing seats, and outlines the 5 key steps for proper rear-facing seat use: selection, direction, location, installation, and harnessing. Common errors are also reviewed, such as loose installations, incorrect directions, and improper harnessing. Guidelines are provided for fitting small children and those with special needs. The document emphasizes keeping children rear-facing as long as possible for optimal safety.
This document provides information on properly using forward-facing car seats. It describes when children should travel forward-facing, which is usually between ages 4 to 7 or until reaching the top height or weight limit of their car seat. There are five main types of forward-facing car seats: convertible, combination, forward-facing-only, large medical seats or vests, and integrated seats. The document outlines the five steps for proper car seat use and provides examples of common installation and harnessing errors and their potential safety consequences.
This document provides an overview of Module 7 of the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program. It discusses NHTSA's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 which governs car seats and booster seats. It outlines NHTSA's recommendations for car seat and booster seat use from birth to age 12 based on child's age and size. Key parts of car seats and booster seats are defined along with factors to consider when selecting the best seat. Guidance is provided for used seats, seats in crashes, and seats for special needs children.
This document discusses recommendations for car seats and booster seats in various vehicles other than standard passenger vehicles. It provides guidance on using car seats in pickup trucks, 15-passenger vans, school buses, airplanes, and emergency vehicles. Key considerations for each include ensuring car seats can be properly secured, avoiding overloading vehicles, using seats certified for different environments, and prioritizing child passenger safety over all other factors when possible.
This document provides an overview of Module 10 of the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program, which covers booster seats and seat belts for children. The objectives are to identify how booster seats protect children, differentiate between types of booster seats, explain recommendations for installing and using booster seats and seat belts, and explain best practices to caregivers. It defines belt-positioning booster seats, describes how they protect children by positioning lap and shoulder belts properly, and differentiates them from lap belts alone. It also covers high-back and backless booster seats, combination car seats, installing booster seats, key questions for booster seat and seat belt use, adults as role models, and seat belt errors
This document outlines Module 12 of the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program on installation and communication. The module objectives are to determine the safest seating positions and appropriate restraints for all occupants, and to communicate effectively with caregivers. It discusses factors to consider for different seating positions in a vehicle and suggests the rear center seat is often safest. It emphasizes using clear, non-technical language with caregivers, engaging them as active participants, answering their questions, and having them practice installations under technician guidance for effective learning.
This document provides an overview of seat belt systems and how to properly install car seats using different belt types. It begins by listing the objectives of the module, which are to identify federal standards, seat belt parts, latchplate and retractor types, and best practices for caregivers. It then defines different belt systems and parts like lap belts, latchplates, and retractors. The rest of the document explains how to identify, test, and work with various retractor and latchplate types, including when to use locking clips, belt-shortening clips, or additional locking steps. Key questions for caregivers regarding seat belt functionality and child passenger safety are also outlined.
1) The document discusses air bags, their purpose, function, and features. It describes how different types of air bags work and where they are located in vehicles.
2) It explains that air bags are designed to rapidly deploy during crashes to spread crash forces over a large part of the body. There are different types of passenger air bags, including always-on, manually switched on/off, and those that automatically turn on and off based on the occupant.
3) The document provides guidance on best practices for child passengers, such as never placing a rear-facing car seat in front of an active air bag and ensuring car seats are properly positioned based on the vehicle owner's manual.
This document provides an overview of rear-facing car seats for children. It discusses why children should travel rear-facing due to their developing bodies, identifies the two types of rear-facing seats, and outlines the 5 key steps for proper rear-facing seat use: selection, direction, location, installation, and harnessing. Common errors are also reviewed, such as loose installations, incorrect directions, and improper harnessing. Guidelines are provided for fitting small children and those with special needs. The document emphasizes keeping children rear-facing as long as possible for optimal safety.
This document provides information on properly using forward-facing car seats. It describes when children should travel forward-facing, which is usually between ages 4 to 7 or until reaching the top height or weight limit of their car seat. There are five main types of forward-facing car seats: convertible, combination, forward-facing-only, large medical seats or vests, and integrated seats. The document outlines the five steps for proper car seat use and provides examples of common installation and harnessing errors and their potential safety consequences.
This document provides an overview of Module 7 of the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program. It discusses NHTSA's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 which governs car seats and booster seats. It outlines NHTSA's recommendations for car seat and booster seat use from birth to age 12 based on child's age and size. Key parts of car seats and booster seats are defined along with factors to consider when selecting the best seat. Guidance is provided for used seats, seats in crashes, and seats for special needs children.
This document discusses recommendations for car seats and booster seats in various vehicles other than standard passenger vehicles. It provides guidance on using car seats in pickup trucks, 15-passenger vans, school buses, airplanes, and emergency vehicles. Key considerations for each include ensuring car seats can be properly secured, avoiding overloading vehicles, using seats certified for different environments, and prioritizing child passenger safety over all other factors when possible.
This document provides an overview of Module 10 of the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program, which covers booster seats and seat belts for children. The objectives are to identify how booster seats protect children, differentiate between types of booster seats, explain recommendations for installing and using booster seats and seat belts, and explain best practices to caregivers. It defines belt-positioning booster seats, describes how they protect children by positioning lap and shoulder belts properly, and differentiates them from lap belts alone. It also covers high-back and backless booster seats, combination car seats, installing booster seats, key questions for booster seat and seat belt use, adults as role models, and seat belt errors
This document outlines Module 12 of the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program on installation and communication. The module objectives are to determine the safest seating positions and appropriate restraints for all occupants, and to communicate effectively with caregivers. It discusses factors to consider for different seating positions in a vehicle and suggests the rear center seat is often safest. It emphasizes using clear, non-technical language with caregivers, engaging them as active participants, answering their questions, and having them practice installations under technician guidance for effective learning.
This document provides information about forward-facing car seats from a National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program. It describes when children should use forward-facing car seats, the different types of forward-facing seats, and the proper installation and use of forward-facing seats. Key steps for installing and harnessing forward-facing seats correctly are outlined, along with common errors that can compromise safety.
This document provides information about the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program's Module 13 on closing and checkup events. It discusses the requirements for technician recertification every 2 years, including checkup events. Checkup events allow technicians to evaluate car seats in vehicles and educate caregivers. The document outlines best practices for planning, conducting, and evaluating performance at checkup events, such as determining audience and supply needs, following safety procedures, using check forms, and getting instructor sign-off. Technicians are evaluated on their ability to create a safe environment, communicate effectively, involve caregivers, follow procedures, and participate fully in the event activities.
This document provides an introduction to the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program. The goals of the program are to certify participants as Child Passenger Safety technicians, provide skills and knowledge to correctly install and use car seats and booster seats, equip participants to educate caregivers on proper selection and use, and enable participants to be a resource in their communities. It outlines objectives, logistics, ground rules, and completion requirements. It also presents important statistics on car crashes being a leading cause of child death, high rates of misuse, and lives saved by proper restraint use. The best way to protect children in the car is to use the right seat at the right time and use it correctly.
This document discusses challenges to child passenger safety and crash dynamics. It describes the objectives of explaining crash forces and five ways car seats prevent injury. Common challenges include decreasing restraint use as children age, high misuse rates of 74-90%, and caregivers having outdated information or personal preferences over safety. The three stages of a collision are outlined as the vehicle crash, human crash, and internal crash. Crash forces are calculated using weight times speed, and restraints help occupants ride down crash forces by keeping them in the vehicle and spreading out forces over strong body areas. Car seats, boosters and seat belts are said to increase survival dramatically when used appropriately.
The Jeep Wrangler received a 3-star ANCAP safety rating. In frontal crash tests, the passenger compartment did not retain structural integrity and protection of occupants was mixed. Side impact protection was good. Child occupant protection was rated at 80% with most child seats fitting well but some difficulty with rear ISOfix connectors. Pedestrian protection was poor on some areas of the bonnet. Autonomous emergency braking and lane support systems were not standard or tested.
Introduction to Important information concerning car seats including Four Types of Car Seats: Infant Car Seat, Convertible Car Seat, Convertible Car Seat with Shield, & Booster Car Seat. Learn About Car Seat Injuries, Car Seat Resources.
This document discusses lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH), which is an alternative system for installing car seats using two lower anchors and one tether anchor. It describes how lower anchors attach to bars in the vehicle to secure the car seat, while the tether anchor holds the back of the car seat against the vehicle to reduce forward movement in a crash. Symbols are used to identify hidden anchor locations. Caregivers should be taught about properly using LATCH systems, identifying anchor positions, and benefits of using tethers to secure car seats.
The document provides instructions for basic driving maneuvers including:
1. Checking visibility, time, and space when moving into or leaving traffic.
2. Planning ahead and maintaining a 4 second gap when changing lanes safely.
3. Signaling and positioning the vehicle in advance of right turns.
4. The four methods for executing turns - driving around the block, two-point turns, three-point turns, and U-turns.
Transporting Children Safely (rev. 3 2020)ArrowMarketing
1. This document provides information on safely transporting children in vehicles, including selecting the appropriate child safety seat based on a child's age, weight, and height. It discusses key factors like crash physics, safety restraints, and correct installation of child seats.
2. Caregivers are responsible for children's safety during transport and must understand child passenger safety. This training covers selecting the proper child safety seat, correctly positioning a child within it, and securely installing the seat in a vehicle.
3. Installing a child safety seat correctly using either the seat belt or LATCH system is important to protect children in crashes. Caregivers should seek assistance from a certified technician to check their installation.
This document provides information about car seat safety laws, recommendations, and installation. It outlines South Carolina car seat laws, recommendations from the AAP and NHTSA, and details on rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seats. It emphasizes keeping children rear-facing as long as possible, then using a forward-facing harness seat, before moving to a booster seat when the seat belt fits properly. It provides guidance on proper car seat installation and fit.
This document provides information on properly using car seats for children of different ages. It recommends that infants and toddlers ride rear-facing until age 2, that convertible and forward-facing seats be used with harnesses for toddlers and preschoolers, and that booster seats be used until age 8-12 when seat belts fit properly. It addresses common questions and safety tips, emphasizing the importance of consistent car seat use and never leaving children unattended in vehicles.
Car seats are often misused which can be dangerous for children in crashes. The document provides information on different types of car seats for different age groups, how to properly install them using seat belts or LATCH systems, and ensuring children are correctly positioned. Key safety tips include keeping babies rear-facing as long as possible, using top tethers in forward-facing seats, replacing seats after 5 years or crashes, and having seats inspected at local stations by appointment.
CDL Skills Test: What you will be tested on.Eric Haney
WHAT WILL YOU BE TESTED ON?
The CDL Skills Test consists of 3 parts.
Students are required to inspect the Engine Compartment, the Side of the Truck, and, the Trailer.
Connections:
Start at the back of the truck. Truck, then Trailer.
External Light Check:
Truck front, truck left side, truck rear. Trailer front, trailer left side, trailer rear, trailer right side, truck right side.
In-Cab Inspection:
Missing ANY part of the Brake Check is an
automatic fail.
Remember:
There is always an axle to inspect. Inspect the axle last.
Backing Maneuvers:
All students MUST Straight Back and Offset Park.
All Students MUST also/either Parallel Park or Alley Dock.
Road Test:
Mirror checks
Intersection checks
RR crossing checks
Curbs
Roadside stops
Turn signals
Miss a gear? Don’t panic. Rev the engine and try again.
Use your hard walls and soft wall to find your gear.
CDL College 7170 Dahlia St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
http://cdlcollege.com
The document discusses factors that influence visibility from a vehicle, including blind spots, forward visibility, and other design criteria like pillar placement, windshield angle, and driver height. It provides tips for better visibility such as keeping windows clean, adjusting mirrors properly, and ensuring glasses prescriptions are up to date. Visibility is important for safety and the document outlines both vehicle design considerations and driver practices to maximize a driver's field of view.
The document describes characteristics and considerations for expressways. It defines expressways as having controlled access, high speeds up to 65 mph, barriers dividing lanes, and allowing only motorized vehicles. It discusses entrance and exit ramp designs including cloverleaf, diamond, trumpet, and frontage road interchanges. It also covers entrance and exit procedures, lane selection, reduced risk lane changes, weave lanes, and dangers of multiple lane roads like pack driving.
Hyundai Grand i10 Crash Test Result - EuropeRushLane
The document summarizes safety features and crash test performance for the 2014 Hyundai i10 hatchback. It received a 79% score for adult occupant protection and 80% for child occupant protection. Key safety features include driver and passenger frontal and side airbags, electronic stability control, and seatbelt reminders for all seats. Crash tests showed good protection for adult occupants and child restraints, though chest protection was only fair for a 3-year-old dummy in frontal impact testing. Pedestrian protection and safety assist systems were also assessed.
The Hyundai Grand i10 received poor ratings for adult occupant protection during crash tests. The driver's head and chest protection was poor, while the passenger's chest protection was marginal. The child seat for a 3-year old failed to prevent excessive forward movement during impact and offered low neck and chest protection. Some of the child restraint systems tested for installation failed as well. The bodyshell was also rated as unstable.
The document discusses pedestrian hazards and crash types, noting that 183 children ages 5-15 were killed and 13,000 injured in crashes. It outlines that children have different visual, auditory, and cognitive perceptions than adults that limit their ability to safely navigate traffic situations without guidance. The document emphasizes that well-trained crossing guards and enforcement can enhance child pedestrian safety when traveling to and from school.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for performing a turnabout maneuver safely. It details 14 steps: 1) approach mirror check, 2) activate hazards, 3) courtesy brake tap, 4) stop beyond backing road, 5) secure bus, 6) set patrol, 7) unsecure bus, 8) second clear, 9) check mirrors and begin backing, 10) final position, 11) secure bus, 12) deactivate hazards, 13) activate left turn signal, and 14) left turn. Common mistakes are outlined such as going too wide, improper lane position, not being parallel, and using more than one pull-up during backing.
This document discusses rear-facing car seats and provides best practices for their use. It describes why children should travel rear-facing due to their anatomy, identifies two types of rear-facing seats, and outlines the 5 key steps for proper installation and use. Common errors are also reviewed, such as loose installation, incorrect direction, and improper harnessing, which can lead to injuries in an accident if not addressed. Caregivers are advised to keep children rear-facing as long as possible according to their car seat's limits.
This document summarizes the modules covered in a National Child Passenger Safety Technician Renewal Testing Course. The course covers updates to child passenger safety laws, car seat and booster seat standards, installation techniques, effective communication strategies, and preparation for certification checkup events. Key topics include new rear-facing weight limits, updated recommendations on harnessing and booster seat usage, information on airbags and LATCH systems, and ensuring car seats are properly installed in all vehicle types. The overall goal is to help safety technicians renew their certification and stay informed on the latest safety information and standards.
This document provides information about forward-facing car seats from a National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program. It describes when children should use forward-facing car seats, the different types of forward-facing seats, and the proper installation and use of forward-facing seats. Key steps for installing and harnessing forward-facing seats correctly are outlined, along with common errors that can compromise safety.
This document provides information about the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program's Module 13 on closing and checkup events. It discusses the requirements for technician recertification every 2 years, including checkup events. Checkup events allow technicians to evaluate car seats in vehicles and educate caregivers. The document outlines best practices for planning, conducting, and evaluating performance at checkup events, such as determining audience and supply needs, following safety procedures, using check forms, and getting instructor sign-off. Technicians are evaluated on their ability to create a safe environment, communicate effectively, involve caregivers, follow procedures, and participate fully in the event activities.
This document provides an introduction to the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program. The goals of the program are to certify participants as Child Passenger Safety technicians, provide skills and knowledge to correctly install and use car seats and booster seats, equip participants to educate caregivers on proper selection and use, and enable participants to be a resource in their communities. It outlines objectives, logistics, ground rules, and completion requirements. It also presents important statistics on car crashes being a leading cause of child death, high rates of misuse, and lives saved by proper restraint use. The best way to protect children in the car is to use the right seat at the right time and use it correctly.
This document discusses challenges to child passenger safety and crash dynamics. It describes the objectives of explaining crash forces and five ways car seats prevent injury. Common challenges include decreasing restraint use as children age, high misuse rates of 74-90%, and caregivers having outdated information or personal preferences over safety. The three stages of a collision are outlined as the vehicle crash, human crash, and internal crash. Crash forces are calculated using weight times speed, and restraints help occupants ride down crash forces by keeping them in the vehicle and spreading out forces over strong body areas. Car seats, boosters and seat belts are said to increase survival dramatically when used appropriately.
The Jeep Wrangler received a 3-star ANCAP safety rating. In frontal crash tests, the passenger compartment did not retain structural integrity and protection of occupants was mixed. Side impact protection was good. Child occupant protection was rated at 80% with most child seats fitting well but some difficulty with rear ISOfix connectors. Pedestrian protection was poor on some areas of the bonnet. Autonomous emergency braking and lane support systems were not standard or tested.
Introduction to Important information concerning car seats including Four Types of Car Seats: Infant Car Seat, Convertible Car Seat, Convertible Car Seat with Shield, & Booster Car Seat. Learn About Car Seat Injuries, Car Seat Resources.
This document discusses lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH), which is an alternative system for installing car seats using two lower anchors and one tether anchor. It describes how lower anchors attach to bars in the vehicle to secure the car seat, while the tether anchor holds the back of the car seat against the vehicle to reduce forward movement in a crash. Symbols are used to identify hidden anchor locations. Caregivers should be taught about properly using LATCH systems, identifying anchor positions, and benefits of using tethers to secure car seats.
The document provides instructions for basic driving maneuvers including:
1. Checking visibility, time, and space when moving into or leaving traffic.
2. Planning ahead and maintaining a 4 second gap when changing lanes safely.
3. Signaling and positioning the vehicle in advance of right turns.
4. The four methods for executing turns - driving around the block, two-point turns, three-point turns, and U-turns.
Transporting Children Safely (rev. 3 2020)ArrowMarketing
1. This document provides information on safely transporting children in vehicles, including selecting the appropriate child safety seat based on a child's age, weight, and height. It discusses key factors like crash physics, safety restraints, and correct installation of child seats.
2. Caregivers are responsible for children's safety during transport and must understand child passenger safety. This training covers selecting the proper child safety seat, correctly positioning a child within it, and securely installing the seat in a vehicle.
3. Installing a child safety seat correctly using either the seat belt or LATCH system is important to protect children in crashes. Caregivers should seek assistance from a certified technician to check their installation.
This document provides information about car seat safety laws, recommendations, and installation. It outlines South Carolina car seat laws, recommendations from the AAP and NHTSA, and details on rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seats. It emphasizes keeping children rear-facing as long as possible, then using a forward-facing harness seat, before moving to a booster seat when the seat belt fits properly. It provides guidance on proper car seat installation and fit.
This document provides information on properly using car seats for children of different ages. It recommends that infants and toddlers ride rear-facing until age 2, that convertible and forward-facing seats be used with harnesses for toddlers and preschoolers, and that booster seats be used until age 8-12 when seat belts fit properly. It addresses common questions and safety tips, emphasizing the importance of consistent car seat use and never leaving children unattended in vehicles.
Car seats are often misused which can be dangerous for children in crashes. The document provides information on different types of car seats for different age groups, how to properly install them using seat belts or LATCH systems, and ensuring children are correctly positioned. Key safety tips include keeping babies rear-facing as long as possible, using top tethers in forward-facing seats, replacing seats after 5 years or crashes, and having seats inspected at local stations by appointment.
CDL Skills Test: What you will be tested on.Eric Haney
WHAT WILL YOU BE TESTED ON?
The CDL Skills Test consists of 3 parts.
Students are required to inspect the Engine Compartment, the Side of the Truck, and, the Trailer.
Connections:
Start at the back of the truck. Truck, then Trailer.
External Light Check:
Truck front, truck left side, truck rear. Trailer front, trailer left side, trailer rear, trailer right side, truck right side.
In-Cab Inspection:
Missing ANY part of the Brake Check is an
automatic fail.
Remember:
There is always an axle to inspect. Inspect the axle last.
Backing Maneuvers:
All students MUST Straight Back and Offset Park.
All Students MUST also/either Parallel Park or Alley Dock.
Road Test:
Mirror checks
Intersection checks
RR crossing checks
Curbs
Roadside stops
Turn signals
Miss a gear? Don’t panic. Rev the engine and try again.
Use your hard walls and soft wall to find your gear.
CDL College 7170 Dahlia St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
http://cdlcollege.com
The document discusses factors that influence visibility from a vehicle, including blind spots, forward visibility, and other design criteria like pillar placement, windshield angle, and driver height. It provides tips for better visibility such as keeping windows clean, adjusting mirrors properly, and ensuring glasses prescriptions are up to date. Visibility is important for safety and the document outlines both vehicle design considerations and driver practices to maximize a driver's field of view.
The document describes characteristics and considerations for expressways. It defines expressways as having controlled access, high speeds up to 65 mph, barriers dividing lanes, and allowing only motorized vehicles. It discusses entrance and exit ramp designs including cloverleaf, diamond, trumpet, and frontage road interchanges. It also covers entrance and exit procedures, lane selection, reduced risk lane changes, weave lanes, and dangers of multiple lane roads like pack driving.
Hyundai Grand i10 Crash Test Result - EuropeRushLane
The document summarizes safety features and crash test performance for the 2014 Hyundai i10 hatchback. It received a 79% score for adult occupant protection and 80% for child occupant protection. Key safety features include driver and passenger frontal and side airbags, electronic stability control, and seatbelt reminders for all seats. Crash tests showed good protection for adult occupants and child restraints, though chest protection was only fair for a 3-year-old dummy in frontal impact testing. Pedestrian protection and safety assist systems were also assessed.
The Hyundai Grand i10 received poor ratings for adult occupant protection during crash tests. The driver's head and chest protection was poor, while the passenger's chest protection was marginal. The child seat for a 3-year old failed to prevent excessive forward movement during impact and offered low neck and chest protection. Some of the child restraint systems tested for installation failed as well. The bodyshell was also rated as unstable.
The document discusses pedestrian hazards and crash types, noting that 183 children ages 5-15 were killed and 13,000 injured in crashes. It outlines that children have different visual, auditory, and cognitive perceptions than adults that limit their ability to safely navigate traffic situations without guidance. The document emphasizes that well-trained crossing guards and enforcement can enhance child pedestrian safety when traveling to and from school.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for performing a turnabout maneuver safely. It details 14 steps: 1) approach mirror check, 2) activate hazards, 3) courtesy brake tap, 4) stop beyond backing road, 5) secure bus, 6) set patrol, 7) unsecure bus, 8) second clear, 9) check mirrors and begin backing, 10) final position, 11) secure bus, 12) deactivate hazards, 13) activate left turn signal, and 14) left turn. Common mistakes are outlined such as going too wide, improper lane position, not being parallel, and using more than one pull-up during backing.
This document discusses rear-facing car seats and provides best practices for their use. It describes why children should travel rear-facing due to their anatomy, identifies two types of rear-facing seats, and outlines the 5 key steps for proper installation and use. Common errors are also reviewed, such as loose installation, incorrect direction, and improper harnessing, which can lead to injuries in an accident if not addressed. Caregivers are advised to keep children rear-facing as long as possible according to their car seat's limits.
This document summarizes the modules covered in a National Child Passenger Safety Technician Renewal Testing Course. The course covers updates to child passenger safety laws, car seat and booster seat standards, installation techniques, effective communication strategies, and preparation for certification checkup events. Key topics include new rear-facing weight limits, updated recommendations on harnessing and booster seat usage, information on airbags and LATCH systems, and ensuring car seats are properly installed in all vehicle types. The overall goal is to help safety technicians renew their certification and stay informed on the latest safety information and standards.
This document provides an overview of the modules covered in the National Child Passenger Safety Technician Renewal Testing Course. The course aims to update technicians on changes in child passenger safety, including updated state laws, technical changes to restraint systems, injury prevention information, and recommendations for correctly transporting children of various ages in car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Key topics covered include air bags, lower anchors and tethers, extended rear-facing and forward-facing car seat limits, booster seat use, and conducting checkup events to ensure proper child restraint installation.
This document provides an overview of seat belt systems for those taking the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program. It defines different types of seat belts and their parts like buckles, webbing, and latchplates. Federal standards requiring lap-and-shoulder belts in all positions by 2008 are covered. Different types of retractors and latchplates are described, including locking, automatic, and switchable varieties. Best practices for caregivers like using locking clips in certain situations are explained. Key questions technicians should ask caregivers about their vehicle's seat belt systems are provided.
This document provides an overview of the modules covered in the National Child Passenger Safety Technician Renewal Testing Course. The course aims to update technicians on changes in child passenger safety laws, technologies, and best practices. Key topics covered include updated guidelines for rear-facing and forward-facing car seats, booster seats, seat belts, lower anchors and tethers, airbags, and child passenger safety in different vehicle types. The course emphasizes the technician's role in educating caregivers to make informed choices for safely transporting children.
This document provides an overview of Module 7 from the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program. It discusses NHTSA's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for child restraint systems, recommendations for car seats and booster seats based on a child's age, key parts of car seats and booster seats, factors to consider when selecting an appropriate seat, used and crashed seats, special needs accommodations, and common questions about car seats and booster seats.
This document discusses recommendations for child passenger safety in various vehicles other than standard passenger vehicles. It provides guidance on using car seats and booster seats in pickup trucks, 15-passenger vans, buses, and airplanes. For pickup trucks, it notes car seats must be secured in forward-facing vehicle seats and have at least 80% support from the vehicle seat. For 15-passenger vans, it warns against overloading the vehicle which can increase the risk of rollover crashes. For buses, it states they are the safest form of ground transportation and notes requirements for seat belts and lower anchors in some smaller bus models.
This document discusses recommendations for child passenger safety in various vehicles other than standard passenger vehicles. It provides guidance on using car seats and booster seats in pickup trucks, 15-passenger vans, buses, and airplanes. For pickup trucks, it notes car seats must be secured in forward-facing vehicle seats and have at least 80% support from the vehicle seat. For 15-passenger vans, it warns against overloading the vehicle which can increase the risk of rollover crashes. For buses, it states they are the safest form of ground transportation and notes requirements for seat belts and lower anchors in some smaller bus models.
The document provides information on the ANCAP safety rating of the 2019 Toyota HiAce van and crew van variants. It achieved a 5-star safety rating with scores of 94% for adult occupant protection, 88% for child occupant protection and 84% for vulnerable road user protection. Standard safety features include frontal and side airbags as well as autonomous emergency braking. While child occupant installation is limited in 2-seat variants, 5-seat crew vans provide lower ISOFix anchors and top tethers for child restraints. The AEB system performed well in urban, highway and vulnerable road user scenarios.
The Kia Carnival received an ANCAP safety rating of 90% for adult occupant protection, 88% for child occupant protection, and 68% for vulnerable road user protection. It features six airbags as standard and achieved good ratings in frontal offset, side impact, and other crash tests. Advanced driver assistance features like autonomous emergency braking and lane support systems are also standard.
Global NCAP World Congress Session 5, James GoodwinGlobal NCAP
This document discusses fleets and their role in improving vehicle safety. It notes that fleets purchase around half of all new vehicles sold and many fleet policies require a minimum 5-star safety rating. A survey found most fleets also require certain active safety features. The document recommends fleets choose vehicles no more than 3 years old to take advantage of improving safety standards and ensure currency. It notes that 70 models currently meet the 5-star requirement. Fleets are encouraged to retire safer, near-new vehicles back into the used market as a social responsibility.
This document provides information about trailering with Chevrolet vehicles. It includes maximum trailer weight ratings for various Chevrolet models. It discusses important factors to consider when trailering such as hitch types, trailer brakes, and gross combination weight ratings. It emphasizes the importance of properly equipping the vehicle, distributing load weight correctly, and staying within weight limits.
Compared to navigating a parallel parking space, parking your car between two other cars in a standard parking space is relatively simple. There are two types of standard parking spaces. You will likely encounter both straight parking spaces and diagonal parking spaces in your driving career. Here is how to park in a diagonal parking space:
The document provides information about vehicle diagnosis and solutions presented by Sandesh Giri at a summer training. It outlines the objectives of the training which include learning practical skills, time management, leadership, and workshop facility management. It then describes the profile of Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. where the training took place, focusing on vehicle service, sales and distribution. The document proceeds to cover general safety procedures, common vehicle maintenance tasks like oil/filter changes, and specific diagnosis of issues like undercarriage noise, timing belt replacement, and software diagnostics. It details the brake and engine systems of the Tata Nano and concludes with cylinder head assembly/disassembly procedures.
This document discusses air bags and their features, including:
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1. National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program
Module 6
Lower Anchors & Tethers for CHildren
6-1
2. 6-2
Module 6 Objectives
• Describe lower anchors and tether anchors.
• Recognize lower anchor and tether anchor symbols
and locations.
• Explain lower anchor and tether anchor best
practices to caregivers.
3. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren
• LATCH is an alternative
system to install car
seats in vehicles using
2 lower anchors and
1 tether (only lower
anchors usually
required for
rear-facing).
• When used together,
lower anchors and
tether = LATCH.
6-3
4. LATCH System (continued)
• The car seat must have
a set of lower anchor
connectors that attach
to the vehicle’s set of
lower anchors.
• Each LATCH set in the
vehicle is made up of
2 lower anchor bars and
1 tether anchor.
6-4
5. LATCH System (continued)
• LATCH in the Center Seating Position:
- Some vehicles offer standard LATCH in the center.
- Others allow LATCH in the center, by using the
center anchors from the outboard positions.
- Not all car seats allow borrowing the center
anchors for LATCH attachment.
- Check both owner’s manuals if there isn’t a
standard center LATCH position.
- Two lower car seat connectors should never be
attached to one lower anchor in the vehicle.
6-4a
6. LATCH System (continued)
• NEVER use the seat belt and LATCH at the
same time to install a car seat
• ALWAYS check the vehicle owner’s manual to
identify LATCH positions
• A seating position with only a tether anchor is
not called LATCH.
• Tether is used with lower anchors or with seat
belts.
6-4b
7. Tether
• Holds the back of the
car seat (some booster
seats) against the
vehicle seat
• Reduces the amount of
forward/side movement
• Reduces the distance
the child’s head moves
forward in a crash by
4 to 6 inches.
6-5
• Encourage caregivers to use tethers whenever
possible.
9. Tips for Discussing LATCH
• Lower anchors and tethers have weight limits.
- If not stated in the owner’s manual, do not use
lower anchors or tethers if the child + car seat
weight more than 65 pounds.
- Vehicle LATCH weight limits can be found at
www.cpsboard.org
• If there are no lower anchors in the center
position, use the seat belt and tether to install
the car seat.
6-5b
10. Universal LATCH Symbols
• If an anchor is hidden
behind the fabric or a
cover in the vehicle, a
symbol near the anchor
location should identify
its position.
6-6
16. Key Questions Related to LATCH
• Does the caregiver’s vehicle have LATCH?
• Which seating positions allow the use of LATCH?
• What is the importance of tethers?
• Where can you find lower anchors in a vehicle?
• What might indicate lower anchors in the vehicle?
• Which is safe and preferable to use for a car seat –
lower anchor connectors or the seat belt?
6-10
17. Progress Check
Answer these questions in your TG:
1. What should you tell caregivers regarding
where to find all the tether anchors and
lower anchors in their car, van, SUV, or
truck?
2. What can you tell a caregiver who has a
1998 Chrysler 4-door Sebring with no tether
anchor and who wants to have one
installed?
6-10a
18. Progress Check
(Continued)
Answer these questions in your TG:
3. The vehicle has a lower anchor and tether
anchor weight limit to 40 pounds. The car
seat is rated to 65 pounds. At what weight
limit would you need to install the seat
using a seat belt instead of lower
connectors?
6-10b
Editor's Notes
This module addresses Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren – LATCH – an alternative system to install car seats in vehicles. You will also learn about lower anchor and tether anchor symbols and locations.
As a result of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe lower anchors and tether anchors.
- Recognize lower anchor and tether anchor symbols and locations.
- Explain lower anchor and tether anchor best practices to caregivers.
Reference TGpage 6-1.
LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
- LATCH is an alternative system to install car seats in vehicles using two lower anchors and one tether. For rear-facing car seats, only the two lower anchors are used unless the manufacturer allows rear-facing tethering.
- If you are referring to the lower anchors and tether it is a LATCH system.
In LATCH use, the car seat must have a set of lower anchor connectors that attach to the vehicle’s set of lower anchors.
- Each LATCH set in the vehicle is made up of two lower anchor bars and one tether anchor. If there are lower anchors in a vehicle seating position, there is usually a tether anchor for that seating position. Use a tether when forward-facing.
NOTE: Not all types of car seats will use a tether anchor. We will learn more about that in later modules.
- LATCH attaches the car seat to the vehicle through anchor points installed in the vehicle and connectors on the seat.
- Most vehicles made after 2002 have at least two complete LATCH systems (lower and tether anchors) and one additional tether anchor.
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- Only seating positions that have a standard LATCH system, as defined in the vehicle owner’s manual, should be used for lower anchor installation unless otherwise specified in both the manufacturer and car seat or booster seat owner’s manuals. Many caregivers install their seat with lower connectors in the rear-center seating position when the vehicle manufacturer may not allow it.
- Some vehicles offer standard LATCH in the center, and some vehicle and child restraints manufacturers allow LATCH in the center, even if it is not a standard LATCH position. Remember, two lower connectors should never be attached to one lower anchor.
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NEVER install a car seat using lower anchors and the seat belt at the same time unless specifically allowed by both the seat and vehicle manufacturers. It should be one system or the other because that is how the car seat was crash tested.
ALWAYS look in the owner’s manual to determine if a vehicle has lower anchors and tether anchors, and to see which seating positions have a LATCH system and which have only a tether anchor.
A seating position with a tether anchor only and no lower anchors is not called LATCH. That seating position would use the tether and seat belt to secure a seat.
Reference TGpage 6-2.
A tether connector holds the back of the car seat and some booster seats against the vehicle seat to reduce the amount of forward and side movement.
- A tether connector can reduce the distance that the child’s head moves forward in a crash by 4 to 6 inches.
- This lessens the risk of head injuries in a crash.
Tether anchors have upper weight limits that vary by vehicle manufacturer.
- Tether may be used with lower anchors or seat belts.
- Contact the vehicle manufacturer customer service help line to determine the actual tether and lower anchor weight limits approved for that particular vehicle.
- Tether anchors have been required in three vehicle positions since September 2000, but many vehicle manufacturers provided them or marked the tether anchor location in older vehicles so that tether anchors could be installed at a later date.
- Tether anchors are sometimes listed under straps in owner’s manuals and are frequently the last item discussed under the car seat or booster seat section (a useful tip if you are having trouble locating that term in the manual’s index).
- Tether anchors may look very different in pickup trucks. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual to ensure their correct use.
- Encourage caregivers to use tether connectors for forward-facing children whenever possible. Also encourage caregivers with young children and older vehicles to have tether anchors installed in their vehicles.
- Car seats can be secured using lower anchors and tether or a seat belt and tether.
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[Point out tether anchors made of seat belt webbing if you use pickup trucks in your class.]
Convertibles, sports cars, school buses, and some heavy trucks (over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight/GVW) are not required to have tether anchors, though some of these vehicles are still required to have lower anchors.
When a vehicle has lower anchors, but there is no tether anchor, consult the car seat owner’s manual to see if installing the seat with only lower anchors and no tether is allowed. If the owner’s manual says you must use both lower and upper connectors, or if you do not know or cannot find out, then use the seat belt to secure the seat.
An approved integrated (or built-in) car seat may take the place of one of the LATCH positions NHTSA requires.
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Reference TGpage 6-3.
Review the Tips for Discussing LATCH Systems.
- Anchor weight limits are not always stated in the vehicle or car seat owner's manual. If the manufacturer offers no weight limit, do not use lower anchors or the tether anchor if child + car seat weight is more than 65 pounds.
- If a caregiver wants to use the center rear seating position that does not have a LATCH system, they should use the seat belt to secure the car seat. They should also use the tether anchor if there is one for the middle seat.
- Whenever possible, have the caregiver locate the tether anchor and lower anchors in their vehicle.
- Use the current LATCH Manual (Safe Ride News) for information on installing LATCH.
Q. What questions do you have about LATCH?
Reference TGpage 6-3.
If a lower anchor is hidden behind fabric or a cover in the vehicle, a symbol near the anchor location should identify its position.
Tether anchor possible locations include:
- Ceiling above rear seating positions
- Rear window shelf
- Back of vehicle seat
- Floor of rear cargo area
- Under vehicle seat
- Under a flap or door
Reference TGpage 6-4.
Lower anchor positions can be visible or hidden.
- Labels, buttons, or tags identify lower anchor locations when they are hidden.
- Most vehicles cannot be retrofitted with lower anchors.
It is generally not permitted to connect more than one tether hook per tether anchor. Exceptions to this rule are the tether anchors in some pickup trucks.
The same is usually true for lower anchors. They can only be connected to one lower anchor connector.
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Many vehicle owner manuals have diagrams showing available LATCH positions. Sometimes there are restrictions on how many seating positions can be used at the same time, often due to overlap (example from vehicle owners manual – 2013 Chevy Malibu).
[Tell participants that there is a nationally recognized LATCH Manual that is a good CPS Technician resource (www.saferidenews.com).]
Q. What questions do you have about LATCH symbols and locations?
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We have covered a lot of information about LATCH. Let’s go out to vehicles to practice locating lower anchors and tether anchors in vehicles. We will first locate this information in vehicle owner’s manuals.
1. Using the owner’s manual section provided, find the information listed below about LATCH in the owner’s manual.
2. Locate lower anchor and tether anchor information in two different vehicle owner’s manuals.
[Reference TGpage 6-5.
Conduct this two-part practice activity outside in vehicles. Have selected manuals available for participants to look for and locate tether and lower anchor information. Give participants 5 to 8 minutes for this practice activity. Provide feedback to correct any mistakes. Mention tether anchor retrofit capabilities for older vehicles. Remind them that many vehicles did not have lower anchors before 2003. Once participants have finished the first part of the activity, move on to the second part.]
Now locate lower anchors and tether anchors in three different vehicles.
1. Inspect three vehicles to see some differences in the location of LATCH systems and the words/symbols to describe them. Keep in mind that the LATCH system has two lower anchors and one tether anchor.
2. Document the number of seat belts, number of LATCH seating positions, and tether anchors in the three vehicles on the table below.
3. At the end of this activity, an Instructor will install a car seat using LATCH.
[Give participants 10 minutes for this practice activity.
Arrange participants into small groups and assign a member of the teaching team to each vehicle.
Have participants rotate through three vehicles to see different placements and locations of lower anchors and tether anchors.
They will practice this later individually. Show two demonstrations – one forward-facing and one rear-facing. You can also use both rigid and non-rigid lower anchors for demonstrations.
When participants return to the classroom, ask about their experience. Ask if they had noticed lower anchors and tether anchors in their vehicles before the class.
The instructing team can provide feedback to participants on their worksheets outside or back in the classroom.
Always refer caregivers to car seat and booster seat instructions and vehicle owner’s manuals. There will be times when you will need to advise caregivers that some questions do not have clear answers.]
[Tell participants that a list of Child Restraint and Vehicle Manufacturers can be found on the NCPSB website. They should keep this list handy at checkup events.]
Reference TGpage 6-6.
Any product can be misused. Misuse rates increase when instructions are not read.
Your job is to help caregivers use their car seat or booster seat according to the manufacturer instructions and encourage them to use the vehicle owner’s manual whenever they transport children.
- The only way to know for certain that lower anchors and tether anchors are being used correctly is to use the vehicle and car seat owner’s manuals for guidance.
- Both lower anchors and tether anchors have weight limits set by the vehicle and car seat/booster seat manufacturers. To determine the limits of these systems, you must refer to both the car seat and vehicle owner’s manual.
- If there are different weight limits listed, the lower limit must be used. If there is no stated weight limit for the vehicle lower anchors or tether anchors, and the car seat lower anchors or tether anchors, you MUST assume that they may be used until the total weight of the child and car seat equals 65 pounds.
Common lower anchor errors include:
- Lower anchor connectors not firmly attached to bars
- Using a non-approved vehicle seating position
- Using seat belt and lower connectors at same time (unless allowed by manufacturer)
- Securing two car seats or booster seats on one anchor bar
Common tether anchor errors include:
- Not using tether when available
- Not attaching tether via the vehicle manufacturer instructions (routing the strap incorrectly)
- Connecting to the wrong tether anchor
- Tether strap too loose
- Tether strap used over the vehicle manufacturer weight limit
[Briefly review the Preventing Tether Errors information located in TGs on page 6-6.
- Head restraints may make it hard to use tethers the right way.
- Some head restraints cannot be removed to allow for a tether strap installation.
- Tether straps generally go straight back from the seat to the tether anchor and go under adjustable head restraints or over or around non-adjustable head restraints. Check the vehicle owner’s manual for model specific information.]
Reference TGpage 6-7.
There are key questions to answer related to LATCH.
- Does the caregiver’s vehicle have LATCH?
- Which seating positions allow the use of LATCH?
- What is the importance of tethers?
- Where can you find lower anchors in a vehicle?
- What might indicate lower anchors in the vehicle?
- Which is safe and preferable to use for a car seat – lower anchor connectors or the seat belt?
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Let’s review what we learned in Module 6 through a final progress check. Answer the questions in your TG to prepare for conversations you will have with caregivers to educate them about LATCH. Write down responses in your TG.
Remember that caregivers need to understand that they have two safe choices for securing their child’s car seat. Use the vehicle and car seat owner’s manuals to learn about the vehicle and the seat.
Some booster seats are recommended for installation into a vehicle with lower anchors and/or a tether anchor to prevent it from becoming a projectile when unused.
[Divide the class into three small groups. Give each group one of the three best practice scenarios to solve along with the associated owner’s manual.
For Scenario #2, the 1998 Chrysler four-door Sebring is listed in the LATCH Manual. The TG Appendix has the LATCH Manual Excerpt – Appendix A Vehicle Information to point out how to find the part number.
Tell participants they have 5 minutes to come up with their answers.
Here are the scenario answers.
1. What should you tell caregivers regarding where to find all the tether anchors and lower anchors in their car, van, SUV, or truck?
Answer:
- Look in the owner’s manual first. Some manuals may make it obvious with terms easily found in the index under “Tether or Strap.”
- Always look in the child passenger safety section of the owner’s manual for more specific details.
- The manual should show the lower anchor and tether anchor labels (icons) sometimes located in the vehicle’s seating position where the system is located.
2. What can you tell a caregiver who has a 1998 Chrysler 4-door Sebring with no tether anchor and who wants to have one installed?
Answer:
- Offer encouraging words by explaining where the part number can be found and telling the caregiver that adding the anchor so they can use the tether is very beneficial for their child's safety.
- Advise the family to take the part number (and technical service bulletin number) to the dealer and have the tether anchor installed there. Generally, in the United States, vehicle manufacturers will provide one tether anchor retrofit free to their customers. Use the vehicle manufactures service manual, customer service line or the LATCH Manual if available.
- The part number is specific to the model and year of manufacture. Lower anchors are generally not retrofitted.
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3. The vehicle has a lower anchor and tether anchor weight limit to 40 pounds. The car seat is rated to 65 pounds. At what weight limit would you need to install the seat using a seat belt instead of lower connectors?
Answer:
- If the car seat harness serves children up to 65 pounds, but the vehicle owner’s manual says to use the lower anchors and tether anchor for up to 40 pounds only, the caregiver must use the seat belt to comply with the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.
- LATCH and the seat belt installations should be done according to manufacturer’s instructions. Encourage the caregiver to attach the tether whenever possible as long as the tether anchor weight limit is at least 65 pounds child weight.
Always encourage tether use when use is possible with forward-facing car seats that are installed in the vehicle with the seat belt up to the weight limit of the tether anchor.]
Q. What remaining questions do you have about LATCH and your role in explaining best practices to caregivers?
We have covered what you need to know about seat belt systems, vehicle occupant protection systems, and lower anchors and tethers.
We’ll now move to the first skills assessment on identifying seat belt systems.
After the assessment, the next module will introduce car seats before we move on to specific types of car seats and booster seats for children of different ages.