Series 5-36: Child Safety Seats

The “Child Safety Seats” section of the Alberta School Bus knowledge test covers the proper use and installation of child safety seats on school buses.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 5-36: Child Safety Seats

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The chest clip on a child safety seat harness should be positioned:

Across the child’s stomach

At the child’s neck

Just above the child’s waist

Level with the child’s armpits

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If you choose to use just the vehicle seat belt instead of a booster seat, the shoulder belt must:

Be in front of the child, never behind the child or under the arm

Not be used if the lap belt is used

Be worn under the child’s arm

Be placed behind the child’s back

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A combination seat used with the internal harness is generally for children weighing:

Over 37 kg (80 lb)

9 kg to over 18 kg (20 lb to over 40 lb)

Less than 2.2 kg (5 lb)

Exactly 18 kg (40 lb) only

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A combination child safety seat typically combines:

A shield booster and an infant carrier

A forward facing child seat and a booster seat

A rear facing seat and a lap belt

A built-in seat and an air bag

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A rear facing child safety seat should NOT be used:

In a position with a passenger front-seat air bag

With a vehicle seat belt

With a LATCH/UAS system

In the back seat of any car

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A child safety seat used in Alberta must:

Be rear facing only

Be installed only with a lap/shoulder belt

Be purchased within the last year

Meet the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 213 and be properly labelled

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Which of the following is an exemption to the child safety seat law?

Private passenger cars

Rental vehicles

Taxis

School buses with seat belts

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It is recommended that all child passengers under nine years of age who weigh less than 37 kg (80 lb) should:

Use only the lap belt

Sit in the front seat with an adult

Use no restraint if seated in the back

Use an approved and properly used booster seat

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Belt-positioning booster seats are designed to:

Replace the need for a seat belt

Allow standing in the seat

Position the seat belt properly on a child’s body

Be used only with lap belts

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On a forward facing seat, the tether strap should be:

Attached to any solid point in the vehicle

Hooked to the proper tether anchor in the vehicle

Not used if a seat belt is present

Wrapped around the headrest

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What is the leading cause of death and injury to children under 15 in Alberta?

Sports injuries

Drowning

Falls at home

Motor vehicle collisions

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A high-back booster seat must be used:

Only with a lap belt

Without any vehicle belt

With the child facing the rear

Only with a lap/shoulder belt

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In Alberta, children under six years of age and weighing 18 kg (40 lb) or less must:

Sit in the front seat with an adult

Use a booster seat only

Be properly secured in an approved child safety seat

Sit in the back seat with a seat belt only

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When a child’s weight exceeds 18 kg (40 lb) in a combination seat, the seat may be used as:

A high-back booster seat with the internal harness removed

A built-in restraint system

A shield-only seat with no seat belt

A rear facing infant seat

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Passengers 16 years of age or older are legally responsible for:

Using any available seat belts themselves

Checking the bus for proper equipment

Installing child safety seats

Ensuring younger children are buckled

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A shield booster seat is used correctly when:

The shield is not locked in place

The shoulder belt is placed behind the shield

The lap belt is secured over the shield

No belt is used over the shield

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On a school bus equipped with seat belts, who is legally responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 are correctly restrained?

The school principal

The child

The parents

The driver

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The internal harness in any correctly used child safety seat should be:

Snug, allowing one finger between the collar bone and harness

Loose enough to fit a whole hand under

Hanging slightly off the shoulders

Tight enough to leave marks on the skin

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A simple booster seat is used correctly if:

The lap belt is low across the hips and the shoulder belt is across the chest

The shoulder belt goes behind the child’s back

The lap belt crosses the stomach

The shoulder belt is under the child’s arm

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For a forward facing child safety seat to be used correctly, it must:

Face forward in the upright position

Be used without a chest clip

Have no tether strap attached

Be reclined and facing the rear

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When using a rear facing seat, the internal harness should be:

Positioned behind the child’s back

Even with or slightly below the child’s shoulders

Far above the child’s shoulders

Very loose for comfort

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For a rear facing child safety seat to be used correctly, it must:

Be installed in front of a passenger air bag

Have the chest clip at the child’s waist

Face the rear of the vehicle

Have the harness above the child’s shoulders

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Drivers are expected to know how to select the appropriate seat based on a child’s age, weight, and height, and to install it securely according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This section emphasizes the importance of checking harnesses and seat belts to ensure a snug fit and prevent movement during travel. Understanding these procedures is crucial for protecting young passengers in the event of sudden stops or accidents, making knowledge of child safety seats an essential part of driver training.