Driver and Passenger Safety
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Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt. Devices intended to
improve occupant comfort, or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt, severely compromise the
protective capability of the seat
belt and increase the chance of
serious injury in a crash.
Two children should never use
the same seat belt. If they do,
they could be very seriously
injured in a crash.
Using a Booster Seat
If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a style that
allows the child to use the
lap/shoulder belt directly, without
a shield, as shown.
Whichever style you select,
follow the booster seat maker’s
instructions.
A child may continue using a
booster seat until the tops of the
ears are even with the top of the
seat-back. A child of this height,
should be tall enough to use the
lap/shoulder belt without a
booster.
When Can a Larger Child Sit in
Front
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
recommends that all children ages
12
and under be properly
restrained in the back seat.
