Seat Belts
True or False.
A shoulder belt can safely be worn under your arm.
False
Every Head Start bus must have one of these.
Seat belt cutter.
Where should a lap belt rest?
Low across the hips—not across the stomach.
Where should at least one belt cutter be located?
Within reach of the driver's seat.
You notice a child moved their seat belt behind their back.
What should you do?
Stop when safe and properly reposition the seat belt before continuing.
Why might cutting a seat belt be faster than unbuckling it?
During an emergency evacuation.
True or False: You should check children's seat belts only before the bus leaves.
False. Seat belts should be checked throughout the ride.
Who should know where the belt cutter is?
Both the driver and the monitor.
Name two reasons regular cleaning is important.