Question 1

In Texas, who is required to wear a seatbelt while a vehicle is in motion?

Accepted Answer

The driver and all passengers, regardless of age, in any seat equipped with one — Texas requires the driver and all passengers, regardless of age, to wear a seatbelt in any seating position equipped with one.

Question 2

In Texas, a child must be secured in a federally-approved child safety seat until:

Accepted Answer

Under 8, or under 4'9" tall — Texas requires a child under 8 years old to be in a child safety seat, unless the child is already taller than 4 feet 9 inches, in which case a seatbelt is sufficient.

Question 3

What is the fine range for a first seatbelt violation in Texas?

Accepted Answer

$25 to $50 — Texas sets the fine for driving or riding without a required seatbelt at $25 to $50.

Question 4

In Texas, a citation for not wearing a seatbelt can be issued to a passenger who is:

Accepted Answer

At least 15 years old — Texas can cite any passenger at least 15 years old for not wearing a seatbelt; younger children fall under the separate child-safety-seat law instead.

Question 5

Does Texas law ban texting while driving for all drivers statewide?

Accepted Answer

Yes, statewide, for all drivers — Texas has a statewide ban on reading, writing, or sending text messages while operating a vehicle, applying to all drivers.

Question 6

In Texas, drivers under 18 are banned from using a wireless communication device while driving:

Accepted Answer

At all times, not just a probationary period — Texas bans all drivers under 18 from using any wireless communication device, including hands-free, at all times except emergencies — the restriction is tied to age, not a temporary post-licensing window.

Question 7

In Texas, using a handheld phone is banned for:

Accepted Answer

All drivers in an active school crossing zone — Texas bans handheld wireless device use for all drivers, of any age, while inside a posted, active school crossing zone.

Texas: Defensive Driving Questions

1. In Texas, who is required to wear a seatbelt while a vehicle is in motion?

2. In Texas, a child must be secured in a federally-approved child safety seat until:

3. What is the fine range for a first seatbelt violation in Texas?

4. In Texas, a citation for not wearing a seatbelt can be issued to a passenger who is:

5. Does Texas law ban texting while driving for all drivers statewide?

6. In Texas, drivers under 18 are banned from using a wireless communication device while driving:

7. In Texas, using a handheld phone is banned for:

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