Idaho: Seat belts and child safety Practice Test
Seat belts, child restraints and the four steps for kids.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Idaho Driver's Handbook" (July 2026), Idaho Transportation Department.
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During the GDL supervised instruction period, what must you make sure of regarding all occupants of the vehicle?
- They are wearing seat belts or child restraints if required
- They are seated in the back seat of the vehicle at all times
- They are all licensed drivers at least 21 years of age
- They have completed an approved driver training program
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Correct answer: They are wearing seat belts or child restraints if required
The supervised instruction period requires that all occupants wear seat belts or child restraints if required.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Idaho law requires anyone carrying children of what age in a non-commercial motor vehicle to protect them in approved child car safety seats?
- 3 years of age or younger
- 8 years of age or younger
- 6 years of age or younger
- 12 years of age or younger
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Correct answer: 6 years of age or younger
The law requires approved child car safety seats for children 6 years of age or younger in a non-commercial motor vehicle.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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The child car safety seat law applies to cars manufactured with safety belts after which date?
- January 1, 1966
- January 1, 1955
- January 1, 1956
- January 1, 1976
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Correct answer: January 1, 1966
The law applies to cars manufactured with car safety belts after January 1, 1966.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Which child seats count as approved safety seats under the handbook?
- Seats that were bought new
- Seats with a built-in cup holder
- Any seat sold in a children's store
- Seats that meet federal safety standards
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Correct answer: Seats that meet federal safety standards
Approved safety seats are seats that meet federal safety standards.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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How should a child be fitted into a safety seat?
- Loosely, so the child can move around
- Snugly, with the straps attached to the seat
- With only the vehicle's lap belt over them
- With a thick blanket under the straps
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Correct answer: Snugly, with the straps attached to the seat
Proper protection means fitting children snugly into safety seats with the straps attached to the seat.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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How often should a child safety seat be used?
- On every trip
- On trips over 25 miles
- On highway trips only
- Only at night
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Correct answer: On every trip
Proper protection includes using safety seats on every trip.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What does the handbook say proper protection includes for the safety seat itself?
- Placing it in the front seat
- Removing the head restraint
- Securing it to the vehicle
- Leaving it unattached for easy removal
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Correct answer: Securing it to the vehicle
Proper protection means securing safety seats to the vehicle.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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The handbook recommends that all children younger than what age ride in the back seat?
- 8 years
- 13 years
- 10 years
- 16 years
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Correct answer: 13 years
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommendations in the handbook say all children younger than 13 years should ride in the back seat.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Where should a child in a rear-facing car seat never ride?
- On the right side of the back seat
- Behind the driver's seat
- In the center of the back seat
- In front of an active passenger air bag
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Correct answer: In front of an active passenger air bag
Children in rear-facing car seats should never ride in front of an active passenger air bag.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What does LATCH stand for in the handbook's child seat recommendations?
- Locking Attachment for Toddlers and Children
- Latching Anchors for Transporting Children
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
- Lap and Torso Child Harness
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Correct answer: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Where can you find important information on a child car seat's height and weight limits and how to install it, according to the handbook?
- In the seat maker's instructions and the vehicle owner's manual
- On the vehicle registration card and title
- On the front cover of the Idaho driver's handbook
- In the instructions that come with the vehicle's tires
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Correct answer: In the seat maker's instructions and the vehicle owner's manual
The handbook recommends always reading the child seat manufacturers' instructions and the vehicle owner's manual for height and weight limits and installation.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Idaho law requires which occupants to wear safety belts or shoulder straps in a motor vehicle equipped with them by the factory?
- The driver only
- The driver and front-seat passenger only
- Passengers under age 18 only
- All occupants
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Correct answer: All occupants
Idaho law requires all occupants to wear safety belts and/or shoulder straps in a vehicle equipped with them by the factory.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Besides reducing injuries, how else do safety belts help drivers?
- They let drivers stay alert on longer trips
- They help drivers keep control on winding or rough roads
- They keep the vehicle from rolling on steep hills
- They make the brakes work faster in a stop
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Correct answer: They help drivers keep control on winding or rough roads
Safety belts also help drivers maintain control of their car on winding or rough roads or when trying to avoid a collision.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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According to the "4 Steps for Kids" picture, which step comes right after the toddler seat?
- Booster seat
- Infant seat
- Safety belt
- Rear-facing seat
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Correct answer: Booster seat
The 4 Steps for Kids picture shows the order: infant, toddler, booster, safety belt.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What does the warning on the "4 Steps for Kids" picture say about hot weather?
- Keep the windows fully closed when parked
- Use sun shades on the child seat
- Do not leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle
- Leave the engine running for air conditioning
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Correct answer: Do not leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle
The handbook warns that when it is hot outside you must not leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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After you get inside your vehicle, what should you check about your passengers?
- That they are wearing hats and coats
- That they are properly seated and buckled
- That they have turned off their phones
- That they are sitting in the back seat only
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Correct answer: That they are properly seated and buckled
The manual says to check that passengers are properly seated and buckled, so they will not interfere with your driving.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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What does the manual call the best protection in a crash?
- Properly buckling your seat belt before you start your trip
- Adjusting the mirrors and seat before you start the trip
- Holding the steering wheel loosely with both hands
- Driving with the windows open to hear other vehicles
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Correct answer: Properly buckling your seat belt before you start your trip
Your chance of avoiding serious injury or death is increased if you wear your seat belt properly.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 118 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 118)