Ch12: Technologies That Aid Transportation

Question 1

3 main types of vehicle restraint systems for children

Answer 1

Rear-facing infant seats, forward-facing infant seats, and booster seats

Question 2

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

Answer 2

A child vehicle restraint system designed to provide occupant protection for children under the age of 12 months who weigh equal to or less than 20-22 pounds (9-10 kg)

Question 3

Forward-Facing Infant Seat

Answer 3

Child vehicle restraint system that is installed for long-term use in a vehicle and provides occupant protection for children over the age of 12 months who are between 22 and 40 pounds (10-18 kg) and up to 40 inches (101 cm) in height

Question 4

Booster Seat

Answer 4

• A seat designed to be used in a vehicle that positions the child so the vehicle seat belts fit properly.
• The vehicle seat belt provides restraint when a booster seat is used
• Required for children who weigh between 40 and 80 pounds (18–36 kg)

Question 5

Child Vehicle Restraint System

Answer 5

A car seat that provides occupant protection for children who are too small to be properly secured by the vehicle seat belt assembly

Question 6

Crashworthiness

Answer 6

The process of determining the performance of a system under simulated vehicle crash conditions. Specifically, the performance of a wheelchair and seating system in a 21 g / 48 km/h frontal impact crash simulation

Question 7

Driving Evaluation

Answer 7

• Assessment by a trained evaluator of an individual’s ability to drive a vehicle.
• A driving evaluation usually has two components: an off-road assessment that is paper or computer-based, and an on-road component with a trained evaluator

Question 8

Original Equipment Manufacturer

Answer 8

The manufacturer that produces and markets products in their original format (e.g., an automobile company is considered to be the original equipment manufacturer of vehicles)

Question 9

Primary Driving Controls

Answer 9

• Used to stop (brakes), go (accelerator), and steer
• Modifications are available to assist the driver in maintaining a grip on the steering wheel, accessing the pedals, or controlling the vehicle with the hands and arms only when the driver does not have use of the legs to control the vehicle

Question 10

Secondary Driving Controls

Answer 10

• Controls necessary to maneuver the vehicle that are needed for safe operation of a vehicle.
• Examples: Turn signals, parking brakes, lights, horn, ignition, temperature control (heat and air conditioning), and windshield wipers.

Question 11

Universal Docking Interface Geometry

Answer 11

Specifies the dimensions and shape of the adaptor, location on the rear of the wheelchair, and dimensions of space required around the adaptor

Question 12

Large Accessible Transit Vehicles

Answer 12

Public transit vehicles that provide transportation for multiple individuals with disabilities. Provision is made in these vehicles for wheelchair securement

Question 13

Vehicle Seat Belt Assembly

Answer 13

The seat belt system that is provided by the vehicle’s original equipment manufacturer

Question 14

Wheelchair Tie-Down and Occupant Restraint System

Answer 14

A total system installed in a van, bus, or other vehicles that is designed to fasten the wheelchair and restrain the passenger from protecting the passenger or driver who uses a wheelchair

Question 15

Wheelchair Tie-Down System

Answer 15

A strapping or docking system that secures a wheelchair and occupant in a vehicle. It does not protect the occupant of the wheelchair