A 6-year-old child, less than 1.35 metres tall, is going to travel in your car. Can they be restrained using an adult seat belt?
- A Yes, they can travel in any free passenger seat
- B Yes, in the back seat if 2 occupied child seats prevent a third being fitted
- C No, they can never travel without being in an appropriate child seat
- D No, if a child restraint is not available it's safer to leave them unsecured
Why this is the answer
Children aged from 3 to 12 years who are up to 1.35 metres tall, must use a correct child restraint when travelling in the back seat of a car where seat belts are fitted. However, where 2 occupied child restrains prevent a third from being fitted, the child must wear an adult seat belt.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Yes, they can travel in any free passenger seat — Any free seat is too loose; the exception is narrow and applies to the back.
- C
- No, they can never travel without being in an appropriate child seat — Never is too absolute; the law allows for the case where no third seat will fit.
- D
- No, if a child restraint is not available it's safer to leave them unsecured — Unsecured is never safer, and it is an offence.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 2
- The Highway Code — rule 99
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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