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Seat Belts, Child Restraints & Distractions

In California, children under age 8 must ride:

  • A.In the front seat if it has an airbag
  • B.In a child safety seat in the back seat
  • C.On an adult's lap in the back seat
  • D.In the back seat with no safety seat if the trip is short
Correct answer

B. In a child safety seat in the back seat

Why

Children under 8 must be secured in a child safety seat in the back seat. The back seat is the safest place for young children, away from front airbags.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Child Restraints · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-102).

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