Connecticut: Seat Belts & Child Passenger Safety Questions
3 real, verified Connecticut driving-test questions on seat belts & child passenger safety, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Seat Belts & Child Passenger Safety practice round.
1. What is the fine in Connecticut for failing to wear a seat belt?
Why: In Connecticut, either the driver or the passenger can be cited for a seat belt violation and fined $75 for failing to wear a seat belt.
2. Under Connecticut's child restraint table, what is required for a child age 2 to 5, or weighing less than 40 pounds?
Why: Connecticut requires a rear- or forward-facing child restraint with a 5-point harness for a child age 2 to 5, or weighing less than 40 pounds, with the more restrictive category applying whenever age and weight fall into different rows.
3. Under Connecticut law, where can a rear-facing child restraint system never be placed?
Why: Connecticut law prohibits placing a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a functional passenger-side airbag.
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