Maryland permit test: seat belts & equipment
Seat belts, child restraints, air bags, mirrors and required equipment. 5 questions.
Under Maryland law, until what age must a child ride in a child safety seat?
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Sample seat belts & equipment questions
Under Maryland law, until what age must a child ride in a child safety seat?
- A Under 4, regardless of the child's height
- B Under 12, unless the child already weighs at least 80 pounds
- C Under 8, unless the child is 4 feet 9 inches or taller
- D Under 6, unless the child is 4 feet tall
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C. Under 8, unless the child is 4 feet 9 inches or taller
All children under 8 must ride in a child safety seat, such as a car seat or booster, unless they are 4 feet 9 inches or taller. Adult seat belts do not fit smaller children correctly.
In Maryland, which children must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat?
- A Children younger than 2, until they reach the seat maker's limits
- B Children younger than 1 only
- C Children younger than 4
- D All children under 40 pounds
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A. Children younger than 2, until they reach the seat maker's limits
Children younger than 2 must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat that meets federal guidelines until they reach the height or weight limit set by the seat's maker. Rear-facing seats protect a small child's head and neck.
Who in a vehicle must wear a seat belt or be in a child safety seat under Maryland law?
- A Only the driver and front-seat passenger
- B Only passengers under 18
- C The driver and all passengers
- D Only the driver
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C. The driver and all passengers
By Maryland law, the driver and all passengers must wear a safety belt or be buckled into a child safety seat, front seat or back. Seat belts are the single most effective way to prevent death and serious injury in a crash.
What does Maryland law say about wearing earphones while driving?
- A You may wear them if the volume is low
- B You may not wear earphones in both ears
- C Earphones are allowed only on highways
- D You may wear them only with a hands-free phone
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B. You may not wear earphones in both ears
Maryland prohibits driving with earplugs, headsets or earphones in both ears, because you need to hear sirens, horns and other warnings. Hearing aids are allowed.