Drivers Ed Passive Safety Devices

What must GDL drivers and their passengers do in a vehicle?

They must be properly restrained in a seat belt or child safety seat/booster seat, regardless of where they are seated.

What type of offense is it if passengers are not properly restrained? (the failure of a driver, front seat passenger, and children)

It is a primary offense.

Who is responsible for ensuring passengers under age 18 are restrained?

The driver is responsible for themselves and passengers under age 18.

What happens if a passenger 18 or older is unrestrained?

The passenger will receive a ticket for not being properly restrained.

What can a driver be ticketed for regarding GDL restrictions?

The driver may get a ticket for violating a GDL restriction.

What is the requirement for fully licensed drivers regarding seat restraints?

All passengers must be properly restrained in a seat belt or child safety seat/booster seat, regardless of where they are seated.

What is a primary offense regarding seat belt use?

If the driver, front seat passengers (regardless of age), or passengers under 18 are not properly restrained.

What is a secondary offense in terms of seat belt laws?

If a passenger 18 or older is unrestrained in the back seat.

What happens if a vehicle is pulled over for a primary offense?

The 18+ passenger in the back seat will receive a ticket.

What should you check to ensure proper usage of child car seats?

Always check the manufacturer's instructions, YouTube site, and label.

Where are children safest in a vehicle?

Children are safest in the back seat.

Can you place a rear-facing car seat in the front passenger seat?

No, never place a rear-facing car seat in the front passenger seat with an active airbag.

What are the requirements for a child under age 2 regarding car seats?

They must weigh less than 30 lbs and be in a rear-facing 5-point harness car seat.

What are the requirements for a child under age 4 regarding car seats?

They must weigh less than 40 lbs and be in a rear or forward-facing 5-point harness car seat.

What are the requirements for a child under age 8 regarding car seats?

They must be in a forward-facing 5-point harness or a booster seat.

How much percentage can seat belts save a life/chance of surviving by?

60%

Seatbelts can keep passengers from throwing them from the vehicle by

holding them in place

How does the seatbelt help if the vehicle hits something

They slow the body down with the vehicle

How do seatbelts help a motorist/passenger during sudden stops or turns?

They keep them from sliding and also help the motorist control the vehicle

What is the New Jersey child passenger safety law?

The New Jersey child passenger safety law, N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2a (a) to 39:3-76.2a (d), regulates the use of child passenger restraint systems for children under age eight.

Who must ride in a federally approved forward-facing child passenger restraint system?

Children under age eight who are less than 57 inches tall must ride in a federally approved forward-facing child passenger restraint system equipped with a five-point harness in the rear seat.

What must children do after outgrowing the forward-facing child passenger restraint system?

Once children outgrow the top height or weight recommendations of the forward-facing child passenger restraint system, they must ride in a federally approved booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.

What is required for children under age four who weigh less than 40 pounds?

Children under age four who weigh less than 40 pounds must ride in a federally approved rear-facing child passenger restraint system equipped with a five-point harness in the rear seat.

What must children do after outgrowing the rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

Once children outgrow the rear-facing child passenger restraint system, they must ride in a federally approved forward-facing child passenger restraint system equipped with a five-point harness in the rear seat.

What is a federally approved booster seat?

A federally approved booster seat is a child safety seat designed to elevate a child so that the vehicle's seat belt fits properly, used in the rear seat of the motor vehicle.

What is a five-point harness?

A five-point harness is a safety restraint system that secures a child at five points: over each shoulder, at the waist, and between the legs, providing enhanced safety during travel.

What is the height requirement for children to use a booster seat?

Children must be less than 57 inches (4 feet, 9 inches) tall to use a booster seat according to New Jersey law.

What is the age requirement for using a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

Children under age four are required to use a rear-facing child passenger restraint system if they weigh less than 40 pounds.

Where must children ride when using a child passenger restraint system?

Children must ride in the rear seat of the motor vehicle when using a child passenger restraint system.

What happens if a child exceeds the weight limit for a child passenger restraint system?

If a child exceeds the weight limit for a child passenger restraint system, they must transition to the next appropriate safety seat, such as a booster seat or a forward-facing restraint.

What is the purpose of the New Jersey child passenger safety law?

The purpose of the New Jersey child passenger safety law is to ensure the safety of children while traveling in motor vehicles by mandating the use of appropriate child restraint systems.

What is the age limit for children to be seated in a rear seat?

Children under age eight must be seated in a rear seat.

What must be done if there are no rear seats available for children under age eight?

They must be secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system or booster seat in the front seat.

What type of restraint system is required for children under age eight in a front seat?

A federally approved child passenger restraint system or booster seat.

What is the primary focus of the regulations regarding children in motor vehicles?

To ensure the safety of children under age eight while riding in vehicles.

In what situation can children under age eight be seated in the front seat?

Only if there are no rear seats available in the motor vehicle.

• Always be sure that children ___ years old and younger ride in the backseat of the vehicle.

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