Almost 10,000 children aged 15 or under were injured while travelling in a car in 2017, according to the Department for Transport, with 20 killed.One third of parents polled admitted using a car seat designed for an older child, while 20 per cent have used an incorrectly installed child seat.
And 47 per cent of parents weren't aware that a child under 135cm tall could, in the event of a crash, slide under an adult seatbelt if the lap strap is too high over their abdomen.Javier Luzon, from the SEAT vehicle safety development department, said: "According to research from Spain's Traffic Department, the difference between correct and incorrect child seat use can reduce the risk of casualty by 75 per cent and injuries by 90 per cent.
"It is crucial to use the seat which is certified for the child's height and weight, as the design of each one meets the specific requirements to protect children's bodies.latest motors newsMotorists wasting almost £5mil a year by not renewing driving licence onlineJUNCTION JUMBLEDangerous ‘hide and crash’ scam could see you fall victim to motoring fraud"It is also important children face the rear for as long as possible.
Billions of adults still alive dispite child seats not being a thing when they were kids 😳how the fuck did we all survive ?
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