Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Which of the following statements about the use of child seats is correct?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: A: When a young child rides in a motor vehicle, the child must use a child seat shaped to suit the child's stage of development

Explanation

The Rules of the Road say to use a child seat for children who cannot properly wear a seatbelt, and then add: "In particular, when a young child rides in a motor vehicle, you must have the child use a child seat shaped to suit the child's stage of development." A child seat also has the effect of preventing interference with driving operations, exceptions are made for unavoidable reasons, and you are required to select one that fits the child's physique.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 9: Safety checks, signals, and horn use

Hikari
Hikari
I thought all kids have to use a child seat, no exceptions?
Misaki
Misaki
Not quite—there's an exception for unavoidable reasons like illness. But the first option is the correct answer: when a young child rides in a car, they must use a child seat suited to their stage of development.
Hikari
Hikari
So for young children it's a must, not just a good idea?
Misaki
Misaki
Precisely. The Rules recommend child seats for any child who can't wear a seatbelt properly—and for young children they make it mandatory.

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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