Ch. 5 · Driving Method
Which of the following statements about the use of child seats is correct?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Children who can properly wear a seatbelt do not need to use a child seat✓
- B.It reduces the harm from traffic accidents but does not prevent interference with driving operations
- C.Even when there are unavoidable reasons such as illness, a child seat must always be used
- D.A child seat that does not fit the child's physique may be used as long as it can be secured
Answer: A: Children who can properly wear a seatbelt do not need to use a child seat
Explanation
The Rules of the Road states: "Use a child seat for children who cannot properly wear a seatbelt." Conversely, it is not mandatory for children who can wear one properly. It also has the effect of preventing interference with driving operations, exceptions are made for unavoidable reasons, and it requires selecting one that fits the child's physique.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 9: Safety checks, signals, and horn use
Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第１節 安全な発進) · ４ チャイルドシートの使用（１）（２）
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