Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws - Canada Driving License

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01/23

1.What is a fundamental legal requirement for seatbelt use in any vehicle equipped with them?

a) Only the driver must use a seatbelt.

b) Seatbelts are optional for adult passengers.

c) Every person in the vehicle must be properly buckled.

d) Seatbelts are only required on highways.

Correcte! Faux!

The law mandates that every individual traveling in a vehicle equipped with seatbelts must use their own seatbelt, child car seat, or booster seat.

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02/23

2.Besides receiving a fine, what additional penalty may drivers incur for not wearing their seatbelt?

a) Vehicle impoundment.

b) Two demerit points.

c) Mandatory driving lessons.

d) Community service hours.

Correcte! Faux!

Drivers who fail to buckle up can face a fine and receive two demerit points on their driving record.

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03/23

3.What consequence might a driver face if they fail to ensure all passengers under 16 years of age are properly buckled?

a) A warning only.

b) A fine and demerit points.

c) A mandatory vehicle inspection.

d) Loss of licence for 7 days.

Correcte! Faux!

Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 are secured, and failure to do so can result in fines and demerit points.

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04/23

4.What specific restriction applies to Level One (G1) drivers regarding their front-seat passenger?

a) They can only have one passenger, regardless of seating position.

b) Their accompanying driver must be the front-seat passenger and have a seatbelt.

c) Front-seat passengers are prohibited for G1 drivers.

d) The front-seat passenger must be a licensed instructor.

Correcte! Faux!

Level One drivers are specifically restricted to having their accompanying driver in the front passenger seat, and that person must be buckled.

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05/23

5.What is the consequence for drivers who do not ensure there is a working seatbelt for every passenger in their vehicle?

a) A warning ticket.

b) A minor fine only.

c) Loss of their licence for at least 30 days.

d) Community service.

Correcte! Faux!

This is a serious offense, and drivers found operating a vehicle without a working seatbelt for every passenger can face a license suspension.

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06/23

6.How should a seatbelt be worn to provide maximum safety during a collision?

a) Snugly enough to keep you in your seat.

b) Loosely, to allow for movement.

c) Only the lap belt needs to be snug.

d) The shoulder strap should be under the arm.

Correcte! Faux!

A snugly worn seatbelt keeps the occupant properly positioned, allowing it to restrain the body effectively during a collision.

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07/23

7.What is the critical rule regarding seatbelts?

a) Two small children can share one seatbelt.

b) Only one person should be in a seatbelt.

c) Seatbelts can be shared for short trips.

d) Its acceptable for multiple people if they are all minors.

Correcte! Faux!

Placing more than one person into a single seatbelt significantly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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08/23

8.Where should the shoulder strap of a seatbelt always be worn?

a) Under your arm.

b) Behind your back.

c) Over your shoulder.

d) Loosely across your chest.

Correcte! Faux!

The shoulder strap is designed to distribute impact forces across the stronger bones of your shoulder and chest, not your abdomen or ribs.

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09/23

9.Where should the lap belt of a seatbelt be positioned for optimal safety?

a) Against the stomach.

b) Low over the hips.

c) Loosely across the thighs.

d) On top of your clothing layers.

Correcte! Faux!

The lap belt should sit snugly across the strong pelvic bones (hips) to prevent internal injuries from forces directed at the soft tissues of the abdomen.

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010/23

10.What is the relationship between airbags and seatbelts in terms of safety?

a) Airbags replace the need for seatbelts.

b) Airbags are only effective if seatbelts are not worn.

c) Seatbelts keep you in position so airbags can protect you.

d) Airbags are for front-seat passengers only, seatbelts for the back.

Correcte! Faux!

Airbags are a supplementary restraint system. Seatbelts are essential for keeping you properly positioned for the airbag to deploy effectively and provide its intended protection.

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011/23

11.What is considered an unsafe way for passengers to travel in a vehicle?

a) Properly buckled in the back seat.

b) Properly buckled in the front seat with an active airbag.

c) In a vehicle equipped with a universal anchorage system (UAS).

d) Outside the vehicle, such as in the back of a pickup truck.

Correcte! Faux!

Passengers must always be secured within the vehicles interior to avoid being ejected during a collision or sudden stop.

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012/23

12.For infants weighing less than 9 kilograms (20 lbs.), how must they be secured in a vehicle?

a) In a forward-facing child car seat with a lap belt.

b) Held by an adult in the back seat.

c) In a booster seat with a shoulder strap.

d) In a rear-facing child car seat, attached by a seatbelt or UAS strap.

Correcte! Faux!

Infants must be secured in a rear-facing car seat, as this position provides the best support for their head, neck, and spine.

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013/23

13.Where should a rear-facing child car seat never be placed?

a) In the middle of the back seat.

b) In any seating position with an active airbag.

c) Behind the drivers seat.

d) In a vehicle equipped with a UAS.

Correcte! Faux!

An inflating airbag can cause severe injury or death to an infant in a rear-facing car seat if placed in front of it.

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014/23

14.For toddlers weighing 9 to 18 kilograms (20 to 40 lbs.), what additional strap must be used when securing a forward-facing child car seat?

a) A chest clip only.

b) A lower universal anchorage system (UAS) strap only.

c) The seats tether strap, attached to the vehicle’s tether anchor.

d) An additional lap belt.

Correcte! Faux!

The tether strap for forward-facing car seats significantly reduces head movement in a collision, providing crucial protection.

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015/23

15.Which combination of criteria typically requires a child to use a booster seat?

a) Under 8 years old, weighs 18-36 kg (40-80 lbs), and less than 145 cm (4 ft 9 in) tall.

b) Over 8 years old, weighs less than 18 kg (40 lbs), and over 145 cm (4 ft 9 in) tall.

c) Any child under 12 years old, regardless of size.

d) Only children who are 145 cm (4 ft 9 in) or taller.

Correcte! Faux!

These specific age, weight, and height criteria determine when a child has outgrown a forward-facing car seat but is not yet ready for an adult seatbelt.

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016/23

16.What type of belt combination is required for use with a booster seat?

a) A lap belt only.

b) A shoulder belt only.

c) A lap and shoulder belt combination.

d) Any available seatbelt.

Correcte! Faux!

Booster seats are designed to work in conjunction with both the lap and shoulder portions of an adult seatbelt to properly position the child and secure them.

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017/23

17.What is one of the criteria that allows a child to begin wearing an adult seatbelt properly?

a) They turn five years old.

b) They weigh less than 30 kilograms (66 lbs.).

c) They turn eight years old.

d) They are 120 centimeters (3 feet 11 inches) tall.

Correcte! Faux!

A child is typically ready for an adult seatbelt if they meet one of the criteria: turning 8 years old, weighing 36 kg (80 lbs) or more, or being 145 cm (4 ft 9 in) or taller, and the belt fits properly.

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018/23

18.What is the safest place for a child under the age of 13 to travel in a vehicle?

a) The front passenger seat with the airbag off.

b) The back seat.

c) The middle seat, regardless of airbag status.

d) The seat that offers the best view of the road.

Correcte! Faux!

The back seat is generally considered the safest location for children under 13 due to the potential dangers of frontal airbags and collision dynamics.

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019/23

19.What crucial information should accompany a used child car seat if you are buying one?

a) A certificate of previous ownership.

b) Complete manufacturers instructions.

c) Proof of recent professional cleaning.

d) A record of all previous vehicle installations.

Correcte! Faux!

Proper installation and use depend entirely on following the manufacturers specific instructions, which are essential for safety.

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020/23

20.Why do seatbelts primarily save lives in collisions?

a) They allow occupants to brace themselves against impact.

b) They prevent occupants from being ejected from the vehicle.

c) They automatically deploy vehicle airbags.

d) They reduce the vehicles kinetic energy.

Correcte! Faux!

One of the most critical functions of seatbelts is to keep occupants securely inside the vehicle, as being thrown from a vehicle significantly lowers survival chances.

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021/23

21.What is the human collision that seatbelts help prevent?

a) When occupants hit the vehicles interior or another person.

b) When a vehicle strikes another vehicle.

c) When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle.

d) When the vehicles frame collapses on the occupants.

Correcte! Faux!

The human collision refers to the secondary impact where unrestrained occupants continue to move forward after the vehicle stops, hitting interior components or other occupants, causing injury.

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022/23

22.In the rare event of a vehicle fire or sinking in water during a collision, how do seatbelts offer an advantage?

a) They automatically release the doors.

b) They help keep occupants conscious, increasing escape chances.

c) They provide an underwater air supply.

d) They prevent fire from spreading inside.

Correcte! Faux!

By minimizing the impact of the human collision, seatbelts help occupants remain conscious, which is vital for escaping hazardous situations like fire or water.

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023/23

23.For a forward-facing child car seat, what additional strap must be correctly used?

a) A belly strap.

b) A tether strap.

c) A booster strap.

d) A shoulder-only strap.

Correcte! Faux!

The tether strap on a forward-facing child car seat secures the top of the seat to an anchor point in the vehicle, significantly reducing forward head movement in a crash.

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2.Besides receiving a fine, what additional penalty may drivers incur for not wearing their seatbelt?

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3.What consequence might a driver face if they fail to ensure all passengers under 16 years of age are properly buckled?

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4.What specific restriction applies to Level One (G1) drivers regarding their front-seat passenger?

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5.What is the consequence for drivers who do not ensure there is a working seatbelt for every passenger in their vehicle?

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6.How should a seatbelt be worn to provide maximum safety during a collision?

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7.What is the critical rule regarding seatbelts?

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8.Where should the shoulder strap of a seatbelt always be worn?

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9.Where should the lap belt of a seatbelt be positioned for optimal safety?

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10.What is the relationship between airbags and seatbelts in terms of safety?

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11.What is considered an unsafe way for passengers to travel in a vehicle?

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12.For infants weighing less than 9 kilograms (20 lbs.), how must they be secured in a vehicle?

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13.Where should a rear-facing child car seat never be placed?

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14.For toddlers weighing 9 to 18 kilograms (20 to 40 lbs.), what additional strap must be used when securing a forward-facing child car seat?

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15.Which combination of criteria typically requires a child to use a booster seat?

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16.What type of belt combination is required for use with a booster seat?

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17.What is one of the criteria that allows a child to begin wearing an adult seatbelt properly?

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18.What is the safest place for a child under the age of 13 to travel in a vehicle?

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19.What crucial information should accompany a used child car seat if you are buying one?

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