Do you know how to keep your youngsters safe while driving?

Do you know how to keep your youngsters safe while driving?

The Tulare County Association of Governments provided these guidelines and a checklist for drivers to review.

Children are required by law to be in a car seat or a booster seat in the back seat of the vehicle until they are 8 years old (California Vehicle Code Section 27363). But does that mean a seatbelt alone is the safest option for your child when they are 8, 9, or even older? 

The 5 Step Test is a great tool to help parents know if their child is ready to come out of a booster seat - or not.

The 5-Step Test:
First, have the child get ready for a “pretend” ride by sitting in the car and buckling up with the lap and shoulder belt in the back seat. And then answer the following questions: