| Criteria | Marks |
|---|
| Provides a thorough explanation about travel restraint law(s) and government agencies that protect the welfare of children when travelling in a vehicle; Provides relevant examples | 7 |
| Demonstrates a sound understanding about travel restraint law(s) and government agencies that protect the welfare of children when travelling in a vehicle; Provides some relevant examples | 6 |
| Demonstrates some understanding about travel restraint law and/or government agencies that protect the welfare of children when travelling in a vehicle; Provides example(s) | 4–5 |
| Provides some information about travel restraints and/or government agencies | 2–3 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer:
All children must be safely fastened in the correct child car seat for their age and size/weight. This ensures that children are as physically safe as possible in road vehicles and are less likely to be injured/killed in the event of a car crash.
Rule 266 of Road Rules 2014 addresses the regulation of the wearing of seat belts. Eg a child up to 6 months should be secured in an approved rearward facing restraint, a child from 6 months to 4 years to be secured in rear/forward facing child restraint with inbuilt harness and a child from 7 years to 16 years may have a booster seat.
The Child Restraint Evaluation Program and the Authorised Restraint Fitting Stations are other NSW Government initiatives to offer support.