Seat Belt Law - DMV Practice Test and Answers

1. You’re driving a late model car with passengers in the backseat, do they have to wear seatbelts?

• No, anyone at any age can sit in the back without a seat belt on.
• Yes, everyone under age 18 must wear a seatbelt.
• No, only those 13 and under are required to wear seatbelts in the back seat.

2. Once a child turns age 10 is it safe to let them sit in the front seat with an airbag?

• No, all children under 13 years old should sit in the back.
• Yes, as soon as their 10th birthday they can sit in the front.
• It is only safe if the airbag is turned off.

3. When you get in a car to drive what is the proper way to wear a seat belt?

• Wear your lap belt across your chest.
• Wear your shoulder belt across your lap.
• Wear your lap belt across your hips and wear your shoulder belt across your chest.

4. If an officer pulls you over and your 16-year-old brother isn’t wearing his seat belt, will he get a ticket?

• Yes, since he is 16 years old he will receive the ticket.
• No, the driver will be charged with a seat belt violation.
• No, since he is a minor the officer will not issue a ticket.

5. Your mom asks you to take your 4-year-old cousin back to your aunt’s house, is it okay to put him in the back seat with a regular seat belt?

• No, all 4 and 5-year old must use a car seat or booster seat.
• Yes, there are exceptions for ages 4 and older to sit in the back with a seat belt.
• Yes, if there’s only a seat belt available it’s safe to use it.

6. Do only infants need to be in a car seat on the back seat?

• Yes, only infants need to be in car seats.
• No, infants up to age 2 must be car seats.
• No, all infants and young children under age 4 must be in a car seat.