Oregon permit test: seat belts & equipment
Seat belts, child restraints, air bags, mirrors and required equipment. 4 questions.
Who must wear a safety belt in Oregon?
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Sample seat belts & equipment questions
Who must wear a safety belt in Oregon?
- A Only passengers under 18
- B Only people on highways over 45 mph
- C Only the driver and front-seat passenger
- D The driver and all passengers in every seating position
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D. The driver and all passengers in every seating position
Oregon requires safety belts for all drivers and passengers in every available seating position. Wear the belt snug, with no slack, and never put the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
Until when must a child ride in an approved child safety seat in Oregon?
- A Until age 6 or 60 pounds
- B Until age 12, no matter how tall the child is or how well the adult belt fits
- C Until age 4, no matter their height
- D Until age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall, and the adult belt fits correctly
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D. Until age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall, and the adult belt fits correctly
Children must ride in an approved child safety seat until they are 8 or at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and the adult lap and shoulder belt fits them correctly. Adult belts do not fit small bodies and can cause injury.
Until what age must an infant ride rear-facing in Oregon?
- A 1 year
- B 6 months
- C 2 years
- D 3 years
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C. 2 years
Oregon requires infants to ride rear-facing until they reach two years of age. Rear-facing seats spread crash forces across the child's back, neck and head.
Your 16-year-old friend wants to ride in the open bed of your pickup for a short trip. What does Oregon law say?
- A It is illegal for anyone under 18 to ride in a pickup bed
- B It is legal if they sit down and hold on
- C It is legal for short trips under one mile
- D It is legal on roads with limits under 35 mph
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A. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to ride in a pickup bed
Oregon law prohibits anyone under 18 from riding in a pickup bed or on any external part of a vehicle, such as a hood, fender or running board. No one of any age should ride there.