Seat Belt Laws - Permit Practice Test

This Permit Practice addresses Florida Seat Belt Laws and Child Restraint Laws, which covers car seat requirements. To prepare for this practice test you should have reviewed Seat Belt Law Videos and Tutorials.

Below are questions about Seat Belt Laws in Florida in the form of multiple choice just like on the Florida Permit Test. As you answer each question you will learn the correct answer so you can learn by taking the test.

1. You’re driving a late model car with passengers in the backseat, do they have to wear seatbelts?

No, anyone at any age can sit in the back without a seat belt on.
Yes, everyone under age 18 must wear a seatbelt.
No, only those 13 and under are required to wear seatbelts in the back seat.

2. Once a child turns age 10 is it safe to let them sit in the front seat with an airbag?

No, all children under 13 years old should sit in the back.
Yes, as soon as their 10th birthday they can sit in the front.
It is only safe if the airbag is turned off.

3. When you get in a car to drive what is the proper way to wear a seat belt?

Wear your lap belt across your chest.
Wear your shoulder belt across your lap.
Wear your lap belt across your hips and wear your shoulder belt across your chest.

4. If an officer pulls you over and your 16-year-old brother isn’t wearing his seat belt, will he get a ticket?

Yes, since he is 16 years old he will receive the ticket.
No, the driver will be charged with a seat belt violation.
No, since he is a minor the officer will not issue a ticket.

5. Your mom asks you to take your 4-year-old cousin back to your aunt’s house, is it okay to put him in the back seat with a regular seat belt?

No, all 4 and 5-year old must use a car seat or booster seat.
Yes, there are exceptions for ages 4 and older to sit in the back with a seat belt.
Yes, if there’s only a seat belt available it’s safe to use it.

6. Do only infants need to be in a car seat on the back seat?

Yes, only infants need to be in car seats.
No, infants up to age 2 must be car seats.
No, all infants and young children under age 4 must be in a car seat.

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