Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsMedium
A driver is transporting a child in Texas. The child is 6 years old and weighs 55 pounds. What is the minimum restraint requirement for this child?
- AA booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt.
- BA forward-facing child safety seat with a five-point harness.
- CA standard adult seat belt.
- DA rear-facing child safety seat.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. A booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt.
Texas law requires children younger than 8 years old AND shorter than 4 feet 9 inches (57 inches) to be secured in a child passenger safety seat system appropriate for the child's height and weight. A 6-year-old weighing 55 pounds would typically require a booster seat.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Forward-facing seats are typically used for younger children who have outgrown rear-facing, but a 6-year-old is usually ready for a booster.
- C. A standard adult seat belt is generally not adequate for children under 4'9" as it may not fit properly.
- D. Rear-facing seats are for infants and very young toddlers, not 6-year-olds.
Texas Child Safety Seat Law
In Texas, children under 8 years old AND shorter than 4 feet 9 inches (57 inches) must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat system.
- Applies to children under 8 years old.
- Also applies to children shorter than 4 feet 9 inches.
- Seat must be appropriate for the child's height and weight.
- Booster seats are common for children who have outgrown forward-facing seats but are too small for adult seat belts.
Memory trick: 8 years or 4'9" tall, safety seats protect them all!