DKT Seat Belts/Restraints 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what age or size is a child generally ready to use an adult seat belt alone?
- When the lap belt fits low across the hips and the shoulder belt crosses the chest, usually around 4'9" tall (Correct answer)
- As soon as the child turns 5 years old
- When the child weighs at least 30 pounds
- Whenever the child says the booster is uncomfortable
Correct answer: When the lap belt fits low across the hips and the shoulder belt crosses the chest, usually around 4'9" tall
A child can use an adult belt only when it fits properly, typically near 4'9" tall and 8-12 years old.
Question 2: Where should the lap portion of a seat belt be positioned?
- Low and snug across the hips and upper thighs (Correct answer)
- Across the soft part of the stomach
- Loosely over the lower ribs
- Just under the chin
Correct answer: Low and snug across the hips and upper thighs
The lap belt belongs low across the strong hip bones, not the abdomen, to avoid internal injury.
Question 3: Why should you never place the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm?
- It removes upper-body protection and can cause severe injury in a crash (Correct answer)
- It wrinkles your clothing
- It makes the belt warning chime louder
- It voids your driver's license
Correct answer: It removes upper-body protection and can cause severe injury in a crash
Routing the shoulder belt away from the chest leaves your upper body unrestrained and can cause serious harm.
Question 4: What is the main purpose of a seat belt in a collision?
- To keep occupants in their seats and spread crash forces over strong body parts (Correct answer)
- To stop the engine immediately
- To inflate the airbags
- To lock the doors automatically
Correct answer: To keep occupants in their seats and spread crash forces over strong body parts
Seat belts restrain occupants and distribute forces across the strong pelvis and chest.
Question 5: Who is responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 are properly restrained?
- The driver of the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Each passenger individually
- The vehicle owner only
- No one in particular
Correct answer: The driver of the vehicle
The driver is legally responsible for making sure young passengers are buckled up.
Question 6: What can happen to unbelted passengers in a crash even if you are wearing your belt?
- They can be thrown forward and injure belted occupants (Correct answer)
- Nothing, belts only protect the wearer
- They automatically stay in place
- They protect the driver more
Correct answer: They can be thrown forward and injure belted occupants
Unrestrained occupants become projectiles that can strike and injure others in the vehicle.
Question 7: When is the safest time to fasten your seat belt?
- Before you start driving (Correct answer)
- After you reach the speed limit
- Only on the highway
- When you see police
Correct answer: Before you start driving
Buckle up before moving, since most crashes happen close to home at low speeds.
DKT Seat Belts/Restraints 2
At what age or size is a child generally ready to use an adult seat belt alone?