Each item scored on a 5 point scale (range 0-4) and measure of symptom severity is obtained by summing item scores. To obtain a measure of symptom severity, sum marked responses of the total and/or the respective sub-scales. Mean score: divide sum-score by respective number of scale items.
Laws aside, kids aren't ready to make the switch from a booster seat to seat belts until they're at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and can pass the five-step test below â typically between ages 8 and 10.
The laws vary based on age, height, and/or weight. For example, several states allow children the age of six and up or over 40 pounds to use the regular seatbelt without a booster seat. But as Elliott.org points out, there are safer guidelines from SafeKids.org regarding not just weight but height: Kids should be at least 4â9â tall and weigh at least 80 pounds before transitioning out of the booster. The American Academy of Pediatrics says kids between 8 and 12 years of age should be in booster seats.