You're driving a friend's children home from school. They're both under 14 years old. Who's responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?
- A An adult passenger
- B The children
- C You, the driver
- D Your friend
Why this is the answer
Passengers should always be secured and safe. Children should be encouraged to fasten their seat belts or approved restraints themselves from an early age, so that it becomes a habit. As the driver, you must check that they're fastened securely. It's your responsibility.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- An adult passenger — A passenger carries no such duty.
- B
- The children — Children under 14 are not held responsible for it.
- D
- Your friend — The parent's responsibility does not travel with the children into your car.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 2
- The Highway Code — rule 100
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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