Mississippi: Child Passenger Safety & Seat Belts Questions
4 real, verified Mississippi driving-test questions on child passenger safety & seat belts, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Child Passenger Safety & Seat Belts practice round.
1. Which seating positions does Mississippi's seat belt law actually cover?
Why: Mississippi's seat belt law requires the driver and every passenger to wear a properly fastened seat belt, whether they're in the front seat or the back.
2. What does Mississippi require for a child under age 4 riding in a vehicle?
Why: Children under age 4 must be properly secured in a child passenger restraint device (car seat) that meets applicable safety standards.
3. When can a Mississippi child aged 4 to under 7 use a booster seat instead of a full car seat?
Why: Children at least 4 but under 7 years old who are shorter than 4 feet 9 inches or weigh less than 65 pounds must ride in a belt-positioning booster seat.
4. What does the Mississippi manual recommend about where children under 13 should sit?
Why: Mississippi's manual recommends that children under age 13 always ride in the back seat.
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