Where should a rear-facing infant child safety seat be properly secured?

Where should a rear-facing infant child safety seat be properly secured?

• A. Back seat
• B. Front seat
• C. Trunk
• D. Passenger seat behind driver

Answer: (A)

The back seat is the safest place for a rear-facing infant seat. Being in the rear keeps the baby away from the front airbags, which can injure a child in a crash, and allows the seat to cradle the baby and distribute crash forces along the shell. The front passenger seat behind the driver is still a front seat and carries the same airbag risk, so it isn’t suitable for a rear-facing infant seat. The trunk isn’t a seating location and isn’t allowed for child seats. Always install the seat securely using the vehicle’s belts or LATCH system and follow the car seat manual.

The back seat is the safest place for a rear-facing infant seat. Being in the rear keeps the baby away from the front airbags, which can injure a child in a crash, and allows the seat to cradle the baby and distribute crash forces along the shell. The front passenger seat behind the driver is still a front seat and carries the same airbag risk, so it isn’t suitable for a rear-facing infant seat. The trunk isn’t a seating location and isn’t allowed for child seats. Always install the seat securely using the vehicle’s belts or LATCH system and follow the car seat manual.