Washington permit test: seat belts & equipment
Seat belts, child restraints, air bags, mirrors and required equipment. 6 questions.
Who in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt or use an approved child restraint in Washington?
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Sample seat belts & equipment questions
Who in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt or use an approved child restraint in Washington?
- A Every person in the vehicle
- B Only the driver and front passenger
- C Only passengers under 16
- D Only people on highways
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A. Every person in the vehicle
Every person in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt or be secured in an approved child restraint. Buckling up correctly is the most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 52
Up to what age must a child ride in a rear-facing car seat in Washington?
- A Age 1
- B Age 4
- C Age 2
- D Age 6 months
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C. Age 2
Children up to age 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat. From 2 to 4 they use a harnessed car seat, then a booster until the adult belt fits.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 53
A child is 4 or older. Until when must the child ride in a car or booster seat?
- A Until the lap and shoulder belts fit properly
- B Until the child turns 5
- C Until the child weighs 40 pounds
- D Until the child can buckle the seat belt by themselves
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A. Until the lap and shoulder belts fit properly
Children 4 and older stay in a car or booster seat until the vehicle's lap and shoulder belts fit properly, usually between ages 8 and 12 or a height of about 4'9".
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 54
Because of airbags, children under what age should never ride in the front seat?
- A 8
- B 16
- C 10
- D 13
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D. 13
Children under 13 should never ride in the front seat because a deploying airbag could seriously injure or kill them. The back seat is the safest place for them.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 54