Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestSafe Driving PracticesHard
A driver is operating a vehicle with a child passenger under 8 years of age and less than 4 feet 9 inches in height. According to Texas law, where must this child be secured in the vehicle?
- AIn the front seat, secured in a booster seat if available.
- BIn the front seat, secured with a regular seat belt if the airbag is deactivated.
- CIn the back seat, secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat system.
- DIn the back seat, secured with a regular seat belt if they are comfortable.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. In the back seat, secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat system.
Texas law requires children under 8 years old AND less than 4 feet 9 inches to be secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat system in the back seat. This provides the safest restraint and protection from frontal airbags.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Children of this age/height are generally safest in the back seat due to airbag risks.
- B. Even with airbags deactivated, the back seat is generally safer for young children.
- D. A regular seat belt is insufficient for children under 4'9" as it won't fit properly, regardless of comfort.
Child Passenger Safety (TX)
In Texas, children under 8 years old AND less than 4'9" tall must be secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat system in the back seat of a vehicle.
- Under 8 years old AND under 4'9".
- Required in appropriate child safety seat.
- Must be in the back seat.
Memory trick: Eight and four-nine, back seat seatbelt is fine.