The study collected data on 5,527 children under 80 lbs in 4,126 vehicles. The team then conducted the observation and recorded the information.
The data collection procedure involved intercepting potential target vehicles (driver with young child under 80 lbs), explaining the purpose of the study, asking permission to make observations, and directing the driver to a safe parking area if permission was received. Local and community shopping centers were primary choices for sites. The communities serving as observation sites in the study covered a range of socio-demographic and economic characteristics. fit of vehicle safety belts across child in belt-positioning booster seat įollowing training on field procedures and protocols, teams of observers checked the restraint use of children under 80 pounds in six States: Arizona, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Washington.use of locking clip for certain vehicle safety belts.secureness/tightness of harness straps and crotch strap of the CRS.installation and secureness of CRS to the vehicle seat (tight safety belt).