Read our recommendations below or view the instructional diagram version of our seat belt recommendations for pregnant drivers and passengers (PDF 497 KB).
If you’re pregnant, make sure you know how to position your seat and wear a seat belt to maximize your safety and the safety of your unborn child. (PDF of the top 5) If You’re Pregnant: Seat Belt Recommendations for Drivers and Passengers Seat belt safety for children and pregnant womenįind out when your child is ready to use an adult seat belt and learn about seat belt safety when you’re pregnant. If you drive an older or classic car with lap belts only, check with your vehicle manufacturer about how to retrofit your car with today’s safer lap/shoulder belts.ĥ.If you need a roomier belt, contact your vehicle manufacturer to obtain seat belt extenders.Ask your dealer about seat belt adjusters, which can help you get the best fit.Before you buy a new car, check to see that its seat belts are a good fit for you.NEVER put the shoulder belt behind your back or under an arm.The lap belt rests across your hips, not your stomach.Place the shoulder belt across the middle of your chest and away from your neck.The lap belt and shoulder belt are secured across the pelvis and rib cage, which are better able to withstand crash forces than other parts of your body.Such force could injure or even kill you. If you don’t wear your seat belt, you could be thrown into a rapidly opening frontal air bag. Air bags are designed to work with seat belts, not replace them
Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle being completely ejected from a vehicle is almost always deadly.Ģ. Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash Parents will also be given some free safety items upon attending the event.OF THOSE KILLED DURING THE NIGHTTIME IN 2019 WERE UNRESTRAINEDġ. Having the child present will help the professionals conduct the inspection, but it is not necessary.
To help keep inspections short, the organizers encourage parents to bring the instructions for the car seat and the owner’s manual from their vehicle. Each child’s car seat will be evaluated based on the following questions: “Is the car seat safe/appropriate for the age, weight and developmental level of the child? Does the car seat meet safety standards, has it been recalled and is it in good condition? How is the child secured in the car safety seat? How is the car safety seat installed in the vehicle?”Įach inspection will take only 30 minutes. Upon inspection, each car seat will be put to the test via a set of rigorous criteria. There are many different car safety seats and many different vehicle protection systems, and they do not always work well together,” Capt. “A misused car seat may result in serious injury to a child in a crash. During the event, child safety technicians will instruct parents on how to properly and safely use a car seat to ensure maximum safety for children and peace of mind for parents. In partnership with the DPD, North Dakota Highway Patrol and HeadStart, Sax Motor Co.
If you’re in that 90% who doesn’t know the proper way to utilize a car seat, come see the professionals from 1 to 5 p.m.