Question

virginia preservice training for child care staff
question 4
to support transportation safety, vehicles should be equipped with maps, first aid kits,
fire extinguishers, and any emergency medications or health resources for children with
identified special health needs. vehicles transporting children should also include:
○ a. a seat belt cutter.
○ b. fifty dollars in cash.
○ c. charged and working cell phone.
○ d. emergency contact information for each child.
○ e. a, c, and d.
○ f. all of the above.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: A seat belt cutter is a safety tool for emergencies (e.g., freeing someone from a jammed seat belt), relevant for child transport safety.
• Option b: Fifty dollars in cash is not a standard or necessary safety equipment for transporting children, so this is irrelevant.
• Option c: A charged and working cell phone is essential for calling for help in case of an emergency during transport.
• Option d: Emergency contact information for each child is crucial to reach parents/guardians quickly in an emergency.
• Option e: Since a, c, and d are all relevant safety - related items for transporting children, this option is correct.
• Option f: Option b is not relevant, so "all of the above" is incorrect.

Answer:

e. a, c, and d.