And please don't forget your helmet. If you make it a habit, you won't even have to think about it. When you were a little baby, you rode in a little car seat. That was the best way for your family to keep you safe. The safest place for children is the back seat.
Many states have laws about children having to sit in safety seats or wear seat belts.
If you weigh between 40 and 60 pounds, you can still use a booster seat. But when you get bigger, you need to use the seat belt and the shoulder strap to keep you as safe as possible. Keep the straps snug but comfortable. Remember, the driver can get a ticket if you aren't wearing that seat belt. In North Carolina, all children under the age of 12 that are not in car seats must wear a seat belt, whether you are in the back or front seat.