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Section 16: Glossary
3-Point Seat Belt:
A seat belt with both a lap and a shoulder
portion, having three attachment points (one shoulder, two hips).
2-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt system with two attachment
points. A lap belt.
Airbag: A passive (idle) restraint system that automatically
deploys during a crash to act as a cushion for the occupant.
It creates a broad surface on which to spread the forces of
the crash, to reduce head and chest injury. It is considered
“supplementary” to the lap/shoulder belts because it enhances
the protection the belt system offers in frontal crashes. Also
known as SRS - supplemental restraint system; SIR –
supplemental inatable restraint; SIPS – side impact protection
system; IC – inatable curtain; SIAB – side impact airbag.
Belt-Positioning Booster: A platform that raises the child
(provides a taller sitting height) so adult lap and shoulder belts
t better; some have high backs as well. Never use with a lap
belt only across the child. Also called a “Booster Seat.”
Belt Routings: The manufacturer’s required place where
the safety belt passes around or through the child restraint.
Indicated in red on this child restraint.
Car Seat: Common term for a specially designed device
that secures a child in a motor vehicle, meets federal safety
standards and increases child safety in a crash. Also called
safety seat.
