Few U.S. Kids Using Correct Car Safety Restraints | Web MD

When children are passengers in cars, trucks, and vans, low numbers of them are using car safety restraints appropriate for their age group, a new study shows. Researchers also found that many youngsters may be at an increased risk of injury during a motor vehicle accident because they are sitting in the front seat of cars at ages when they shouldn't be and when seat belts might not fit them -- if they are worn at all.

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• Child Passenger Safety