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5-Step Test

Ask your child to get ready for a "pretend" ride in your vehicle. After he or she buckles up, try this simple test.

1.    Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat?
        YES______           NO______

2.    Do the child's knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat?
       YES______            NO______

3.    Does the belt cross the shoulder between the neck and arm?
       YES______            NO______
 

4.    Is the lap belt as low as possible, touching the thighs?
       YES______            NO______
 

5.    Can your child stay seated like this for the whole trip?
       YES______            NO______

If you answered "NO" to any of these questions, your child needs a booster seat to ride safely in the car.

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