Pennsylvania: Seat belts & child safety — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “The manual compares the force of a 30 mph crash on an unbelted body to which of the following?” · “About how many children under age 5 are involved in vehicle crashes in Pennsylvania each year, according to the manual?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Pennsylvania Driver's Manual" (Pub 95), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Bureau of Driver Licensing.
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The manual compares the force of a 30 mph crash on an unbelted body to which of the following?
- Being struck by a bicycle
- Falling from the top of a three-story building
- Falling off a curb
- Jumping from a moving vehicle at walking speed
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Correct answer: Falling from the top of a three-story building
The manual states that at 30 mph, hitting the vehicle's interior is like hitting the ground from the top of a three-story building.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 89 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 89)
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Under Pennsylvania's Child Passenger Protection Act 229, how must children under age 4 be restrained in a vehicle?
- In any seat belt, front or back
- In a booster seat only in the back seat
- In a federally-approved child safety seat, front or back
- In the driver's lap if no other seat is available
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Correct answer: In a federally-approved child safety seat, front or back
Children under age 4 must be buckled into a federally-approved child safety seat secured to the vehicle by the seat belt or LATCH system, no matter where they ride.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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Under Act 229, how must children ages 4 and older but under age 8 be restrained?
- In a rear-facing car seat in the back seat
- In a lap and shoulder belt with no booster seat
- In a booster seat with only a lap belt
- In a booster seat used with lap and shoulder belts
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Correct answer: In a booster seat used with lap and shoulder belts
Children ages 4 and older but under 8 must be buckled into a federally-approved booster seat secured by the seat belt system and used with lap and shoulder belts.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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Under the Child Passenger Protection Act, who is responsible for securing children into an approved restraint system and ensuring occupants under 18 are buckled up?
- The vehicle owner only
- The driver
- The front-seat passenger
- The registered owner's insurance company
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Correct answer: The driver
Drivers are responsible for securing children into an approved child passenger restraint system and ensuring children under 18 are buckled up.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What can happen to a person convicted of violating Pennsylvania's Child Restraint Law?
- A warning only, with no fine
- Their vehicle registration is automatically suspended
- They may be fined and are responsible for all court costs
- Only points are added, with no fine
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Correct answer: They may be fined and are responsible for all court costs
Violators may be fined and will be responsible for all court costs.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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According to the manual, until when must a child younger than age 2 be secured in a rear-facing car seat?
- Until the child turns 2, regardless of height or weight
- Until the child weighs more than 40 pounds, at any height
- Until the child can sit up unassisted
- Until the child outgrows the seat maker's weight and height limits
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Correct answer: Until the child outgrows the seat maker's weight and height limits
Children younger than age 2 must be secured in a rear-facing car seat until they outgrow the maximum weight and height limits designated by the car seat manufacturer.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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Why should you never install a rear-facing child safety seat in a front seat that has an air bag?
- The air bag would hit the seat and injure the infant's head
- The seat belt will not fit properly in the front seat
- Rear-facing seats are too wide for most front seats
- It is only a recommendation, not a safety concern
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Correct answer: The air bag would hit the seat and injure the infant's head
In a crash, the air bag will hit the back of the child seat with tremendous force, transmitted to the infant's head and causing severe injury or death.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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About how many children under age 5 are involved in vehicle crashes in Pennsylvania each year, according to the manual?
- About 700
- About 7,000
- About 1,500
- About 20,000
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Correct answer: About 7,000
The manual states approximately 7,000 children under five years of age are involved in crashes in Pennsylvania each year.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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According to the manual, if the outside temperature is in the low 80s Fahrenheit, how quickly can the inside of a vehicle reach deadly temperatures, even with a window cracked two inches?
- About 60 minutes
- About 30 minutes
- In only 10 minutes
- Nearly 3 hours
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Correct answer: In only 10 minutes
Even with a window rolled down two inches, at low-80s outside temperatures the inside of a vehicle can reach deadly levels in only 10 minutes.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What does the manual say about leaving a child or pet alone in a vehicle?
- It is fine for a few minutes if the engine is off
- It is only dangerous in summer months
- It is safe if the vehicle is parked in shade
- It should never be done, even with windows partly open
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Correct answer: It should never be done, even with windows partly open
The manual advises to never leave a child or pet alone in a car, even if the windows are partially open.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What tip does the manual give to help prevent accidentally leaving a child in a vehicle?
- Place your purse or cell phone in the back seat
- Always park facing north
- Leave a window fully open
- Set a timer on your phone for exactly one hour
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Correct answer: Place your purse or cell phone in the back seat
The manual suggests placing your purse, briefcase, cell phone, or something you'll need in the back seat so you are sure to see a child left in the vehicle.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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What visual reminder does the manual suggest keeping in an empty child car seat, then moving to the front seat once the child is buckled in?
- A brightly colored blanket
- A large teddy bear or other stuffed animal
- A handwritten note taped to the dashboard
- A pair of the child's shoes
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Correct answer: A large teddy bear or other stuffed animal
The manual suggests keeping a large teddy bear or other stuffed animal in the car seat when empty, moving it to the front seat as a reminder once the child is placed in the seat.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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Why does the manual warn against dressing a child in a thick winter coat before buckling them into a car seat?
- Winter coats are flammable
- The coat makes it harder to see the child in a mirror
- It can compress in a crash, leaving slack in the harness
- It voids the car seat's warranty
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Correct answer: It can compress in a crash, leaving slack in the harness
Thick winter coats can compress enough in a crash to create significant slack in the harness, reducing the seat's protection.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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For air bag safety, how far away from the steering wheel should a driver try to sit?
- At least 5 inches
- At least 2 feet
- As close as possible for better control
- At least 10 inches
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Correct answer: At least 10 inches
To be safe in case the air bag deploys, the manual recommends being at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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For air bag safety, where should a driver hold the steering wheel?
- At the 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock positions
- At the 12 and 6 o'clock positions
- At the top center of the wheel with both hands together
- Wherever is most comfortable
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Correct answer: At the 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock positions
Holding the wheel at 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock helps keep your wrists and arms from being injured if the air bag deploys.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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According to the manual, where should you keep your thumbs while holding the steering wheel, to avoid injury if the air bag deploys?
- Wrapped tightly around the inside of the wheel
- On the top or outside rim of the wheel
- Resting on the horn button
- Interlocked in the center of the wheel
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Correct answer: On the top or outside rim of the wheel
Keep your thumbs on the top or outside rim of the wheel, instead of gripping the inside of the wheel.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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The manual recommends that children of what age and under ride in the rear seat of a vehicle?
- Age 8 and under
- Age 10 and under
- Age 16 and under
- Age 12 and under
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Correct answer: Age 12 and under
It is recommended that all children ages 12 and under ride in the rear seat, since most collisions are frontal and children may fidget near the air bag compartment up front.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)