Yes for moderate to severe crashes based on NHTSA’s criteria for a minor crash. Here is the Crashed Vest Protocol: If the lap-shoulder belt was used vest must […]
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Archives: FAQs
ARE LEG INJURIES COMMIN IN FORWARD-FACING CHILDREN? HOW IS THE RIDESAFER DIFFERENT?
Although it is often thought that leg injuries are extremely common, the truth is only 9% of injuries forward-facing are to the legs — and another 9% to […]
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CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW THIS PROTECTS A CHILD IN A SIDE IMPACT?
Before we go into detail I would like to mention that the primary audience for the RideSafer is a “booster age” child. There are benefits to the RideSafer, […]
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CAN I USE THE RIDESAFER IN A REAR-FACING VEHICLE SEAT?
No. The manufacturer says the RideSafer is not to be used in a rear facing vehicle seat in passenger class vehicles as the recent models have not been […]
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WHEN I TUGGED THE SEAT BELT IT DIDN’T LOCK, IS IT WORKING?
There are 2 types of Emergency Locking Retractors on seat belts. “Belt Sensitive” which locks up when you tug on it very quickly. “Vehicle Sensitive” which relies on […]
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IS THE RIDESAFER SAFE TO USE IN A CAR WITH CURTAIN AIRBAGS?
Yes, it is. All air bags (frontal or side) are supplemental safety devices and are intended to work best in combination with safety belts. Therefore, NHTSA recommends that: […]
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CAN I USE THE RIDESAFER WITH AN INFLATABLE SEAT BELT (AKA SEAT BELT AIRBAG)?
The manufacturer of the RideSafer® Travel Vest, Safe Traffic System Inc., does permit the use of Inflatable Seat Belts with the Ride Safer Travel Vests with a flexible […]
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DO YOU HAVE TO UNATTACH AND REATTACH THE SEAT BELT FROM THE VEST EVERY TIME YOU GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR?
No, you can leave the vest partially installed. You’ll leave the shoulder belt in the shoulder clip and the lap belt in one lap guide. We show you […]
WHERE IS THE MANUAL?
The manual for the RideSafer vests is stored in the pocket on the right inside of the vest. If you need a new manual, you can download a […]
WHAT IS THE RIDESAFER EXPIRATION PERIOD?
New 2023: The manufacturer’s policy has been expiration “from the date of manufacturer”. To reduce the concern about shelf life inevitably being lost between manufacturing and customer use, […]
