| According to the U. S. National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , car crashes are the leading cause of
death among children between 5 and 14 years of age. Says NHTSA: "{{U}} (61)
{{/U}} 50% of children who die in crashes are unrestrained. In addition, 4
out of 5 children are {{U}}(62) {{/U}} restrained. " The NHTSA offers a number of safety {{U}}(63) {{/U}} and cautions for those who are accompanied by children while driving. {{U}}(64) {{/U}} laws vary from country to country and even from state to state, these guidelines may serve as food for {{U}}(65) {{/U}} to many parents and guardians of children. The safest place for all children is in the back seat. Infants should be placed in a rear-facing child safety seat in the baekseat of the car. A child {{U}}(66) {{/U}} a year old and weighing at least 20 pounds may be placed in a forward-facing seat. At 40 pounds, the child can use a "booster seat(儿童案例椅) ", {{U}}(67) {{/U}} is secured by one of the car's lap and shoulder belts. At approximately 80 pounds and a {{U}}(68) {{/U}} of about four feet nine inches, the child may begin using an adult safety strap. Children should not sit in the front passenger seat {{U}}(69) {{/U}} they are at least 13 years of age. Front- passenger air bags can cause serious {{U}}(70) {{/U}} to younger children and babies. When a booster seat is used, a lap belt alone will not provide {{U}}(71) {{/U}} protection if the booster seat does not have a {{U}}(72) {{/U}}. Do not think that a shoulder belt alone will protect a small child; in the {{U}}(73) {{/U}} of a crash, the belt may {{U}}(74) {{/U}} the neck of the child, causing serious injury or even death. Follow instructions closely when {{U}}(75) {{/U}} and using child seats. According to NHTSA, "even the 'safest' seat may not protect your child if it isn't used correctly. " |