Next Restraint
Booster Car Seat
Can the child sit with their back against the vehicle
seat back? (refer Figure 1).
Do the child's knees bend in front of the edge of
the seat? (refer Figure 2).
Does the sash (shoulder) belt sit across the middle
of the shoulder, not on the neck or out near the
arm? (refer Figure 3).
Is the lap belt sitting low across the hips touching
the thighs? (refer Figure 4).
Can the child stay seated like this for the whole
trip? (refer Figure 5).
Five Step Test
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Refer to the ‘RESTRAINT GUIDE’ for the selection
for the most appropriate next restraint (refer Page
5). When the child has outgrown the booster seat,
then you can use either of
the following;
•
Vehicle Seat Belt
– check the “Five Step Test”
for suitability.
Next Type of Restraint
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 5
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