A child is 11 years old and 138 cm tall. What restraint does the law normally require in a car?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A seat belt only
- Step 1: Child seats are needed until age 12 or a height of 135 cm, whichever comes first. Step 2. At 138 cm the child has passed 135 cm, so an ordinary seat belt is the requirement. Answer: A seat belt only. Why not the others: Being under 12 does not matter once 135 cm is reached, since the rule uses whichever comes first, and rear-facing or harness seats are for much smaller children.
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