Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsHard
A driver is transporting a child who is 7 years old and 4 feet, 9 inches tall. According to Texas law, what is the correct child safety restraint requirement for this child?
- AThe child can ride without any restraint.
- BThe child must be in a booster seat.
- CThe child must be secured by a safety belt.
- DThe child must be in a federally approved child safety seat.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The child must be secured by a safety belt.
Texas law requires children under 8 years old AND who are less than 4 feet 9 inches tall to be in a child passenger safety seat system. Since this child is 4 feet 9 inches tall, they meet the height requirement to use a standard safety belt, even if they are under 8 years old.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. All occupants, regardless of age or height, must be restrained by a safety belt or child safety seat.
- B. A booster seat is a type of child safety seat, but the specific requirement is for a safety belt due to the height.
- D. This would be required if the child was under 4'9" tall AND under 8 years old.
Texas Child Safety Seat Law
In Texas, children under 8 years old AND less than 4 feet 9 inches tall must be secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat system. Children meeting or exceeding 4 feet 9 inches in height may use a standard safety belt.
- Age limit: under 8 years old.
- Height limit: less than 4 feet 9 inches (57 inches).
- Both conditions must be met for a child seat/booster.
- Standard safety belt can be used if 4'9" or taller, regardless of age.
Memory trick: Eight years, 4'9" tall, if you meet that, you can brawl with standard belts, stand tall!