Iowa: Child Passenger Safety Questions
3 real, verified Iowa driving-test questions on child passenger safety, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Child Passenger Safety practice round.
1. What are the fines for a seat belt violation in Iowa, and who must be belted?
Why: A seat belt violation is a primary offense in Iowa -- punishable by up to a $50 fine per unbelted passenger, or $100 for a passenger under 18 -- and front-seat occupants of any age, plus back-seat occupants under 18, must be belted.
2. What does Iowa's child restraint law require for a child under age 6?
Why: Iowa's child restraint law requires a child under age 6 to be secured in a child restraint system (a safety seat or booster seat, not just a seat belt) -- under age 1 and under 20 pounds specifically requires a rear-facing restraint.
3. Can a person under 18 legally ride in the bed of a moving pickup truck in Iowa?
Why: A person under 18 may not ride in the rear (bed) of a moving pickup truck in Iowa.
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