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Seat Belts, Child Restraints & Distractions

Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?

  • A.In the front seat next to the driver
  • B.In the rear seat
  • C.On an adult's lap in the rear seat
  • D.In the front seat with the air bag turned on
Correct answer

B. In the rear seat

Why

Children under 13 are safest in the rear seat. The rear seat keeps them away from the force of a deploying front air bag.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Safety Belts and Child Safety Seats · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-103).

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