Blue Bird Vision 2021, Driver'S Handbook Manual

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D R I V E R S H A N D B O O K
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Child Restraint Seats
Young Children And Infants
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection. This includes infants and all other
children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler
changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every
state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to a
certain age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have
the protection provided by the appropriate restraint. Restraints must meet all
applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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WARNING! WARNING!
People should never hold a baby or young
child in their arms while riding in a vehicle. During a crash a
baby will become too heavy to hold. For example, in a crash
at only 25 mph, a 12 lb. baby will suddenly become a 240 lb.
force on a person’s arms. A baby should always be secured
in an infant restraint. Young children must be secured in
appropriate child restraints.