Chapter 3 - Occupant Protection

Question 1

What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt?

Answer 1

In a crash, your seat belt keeps you:
• from being ejected from the vehicle;
• from being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; and
• behind the wheel, where you can control the vehicle.

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Question 2

What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat?

Answer 2

Children UNDER age 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or a booster seat.

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Question 3

If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18 years old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation?

Answer 3

Drivers will be charged with a seat belt/child restraint violation if any passenger under the age of 18 is not restrained with the proper seat belt or child restraint device.

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