1. National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program May 2004
Child Passenger Safety in Other Vehicles

2. Objectives
Describe and analyze the safety issues related to pickup trucks and cargo areas
Describe how school bus occupant safety issues differ from passenger vehicle’s
Analyze transportation safety issues related to paid contractors
Other Vehicles - 2

3. Objectives
List and discuss the current FAA regulations and recommendations regarding CPS
Describe special factors of occupant protection in emergency vehicles
Other Vehicles - 3

4. Pickup Trucks/Cargo Areas
Standards same as passenger cars
Some equipped with air bag on/off switch
Many conflicts with CPS (e.g., side-facing jump seats)
Other Vehicles - 4

5. Pickup Trucks/Cargo Areas Concerns
No rear seat
Narrow rear bench seat
Limited interior space
Jump seats
Cargo areas not for passengers
Other Vehicles - 5

6. Pickup Trucks/Cargo Areas Recommendations
Try another CRS
Air bag on/off switch
May need another vehicle
Other Vehicles - 6

7. School Bus Safety Issues
Statistically the safest transportation
Larger & heavier
Lower risk travel
Conspicuous
Meets stringent FMVSSs
Other Vehicles - 7

8. School Bus Safety Issues
Safer than cars
Only .2 percent of fatal crashes
Occupant protection features:
Compartmentalization
Safety belts: required on small buses
Installed on all new buses in some states
Requirements for use varies
Other Vehicles - 8

9. School Bus Safety Issues
Compartmentalization
20 in. min
24 in. max
SRP
Other Vehicles - 9

10. NHTSA School Bus Safety Recommendations
Guidelines for Safe Transportation of Pre-School Age Children in School Buses
Recent NHTSA testing re: transport of preschoolers in CRS
Easiest to use small buses with belts
Integrated CRS seats available
Retrofit lap belts only as manufacturers recommend
Other Vehicles - 10

11. School Bus Safety Occupant Protection Requirements
Large buses >10,000 pounds
Compartmentalization required
Check with manufacturer for belt retrofits
Integrated CRSs
Small buses <10,000 pounds
Safety belts required
Lower LATCH anchors required in at least 2 seating positions (but tether anchors not required in school buses)
Easier to install CRSs
Other Vehicles - 11

12. Children With Special Health Care Needs
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
National Standards for School Transportation
Special needs occupant restraint systems
Appropriate selection
Use of approved devices
Other Vehicles - 12

13. FAA Issues No restraint required birth-2 years old
Turbulence and survivable crashes
Inversion test
MUST be labeled for airplane use
Other Vehicles - 13

14. FAA Issues Allowable CRs: Rear-facing Forward-facing to 40 pounds
Safety belt over 40 pounds
NO boosters or vests
Other Vehicles - 14

15. Emergency Vehicles Issues: NO side facing seats
NO CRSs with safety screen in LE vehicle
Use in certified anchor locations
Secure loose objects
Transport non-injured child in alternate vehicle
Other Vehicles - 15

16. Emergency Vehicle Recommendations
Training
Access to CRs
Develop and follow protocols
Other Vehicles - 16