Tennessee: Seat belts and child safety — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How should pregnant women wear the lap belt and the shoulder belt?” · “A child's shoulder harness lies across the face or neck area. What should you do?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual" (March 2025 printing), Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
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How should pregnant women wear the lap belt and the shoulder belt?
- The lap belt below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly
- The lap belt across the abdomen and the shoulder belt under the arm
- Neither belt, because belts can harm the baby
- The lap belt over the belly and the shoulder belt across the neck
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Correct answer: The lap belt below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly
Pregnant women wear the lap belt below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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According to the manual, when is a child big enough to use the vehicle lap and shoulder belt?
- When the child can reach the dashboard and see clearly out of the front windshield
- When the child can buckle the belt unassisted
- When the child's back is against the seat back and the knees bend over the seat edge
- When the child weighs more than 20 pounds
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Correct answer: When the child's back is against the seat back and the knees bend over the seat edge
A child is big enough for the lap and shoulder belt when sitting with the back against the seat back and the knees bending over the seat's edge.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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On a child, where should the lap belt lie?
- Across the stomach, held firmly
- On the upper thigh, low and snug around the hips
- Across the lower ribs and the stomach area
- Loosely across the lap
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Correct answer: On the upper thigh, low and snug around the hips
The lap belt should lie securely on the child's upper thigh, low and snug around the hips.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Where must you NEVER put the shoulder belt on a child?
- Snugly across the chest
- Resting between the neck and the shoulder
- Across the collarbone
- Behind the child's back or under the arms
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Correct answer: Behind the child's back or under the arms
The manual says never to put the shoulder belt behind the child's back or under the arms.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Which parts of the body should bear the pressure of the safety belts?
- The stomach and the neck
- The ribs and the abdomen
- The lower back and the shoulders
- The pelvic bone and the collarbone
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Correct answer: The pelvic bone and the collarbone
Under the "Belts to Bones" idea, the pelvic bone and collarbone should take the belt pressure.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A child's shoulder harness lies across the face or neck area. What should you do?
- Tuck the shoulder belt behind the child's back
- Go back to using a booster seat or a high back booster
- Move the child to the front seat
- Tighten the lap belt
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Correct answer: Go back to using a booster seat or a high back booster
If the shoulder harness crosses the face or neck, the child should go back to a booster seat or a high back booster.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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How should air bags be used to prevent most tragedies involving air bags?
- Instead of safety belts
- Only for front seat passengers
- In combination with safety belts
- Only on interstates
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Correct answer: In combination with safety belts
Most air bag tragedies can be prevented when air bags are used together with safety belts.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Children ages 12 and under are safer in which part of a vehicle?
- The back seat
- The front seat
- The cargo area
- The middle of the front seat
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Correct answer: The back seat
Children 12 and under are safer in the back seat, since air bags pose a severe risk to them.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Where should a child safety seat be placed when a passenger side air bag is present?
- In the front seat, facing forward
- In a rear seat, if available
- In the front seat, with the seat moved forward
- In the front seat, with the child unbuckled
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Correct answer: In a rear seat, if available
The manual says it is not advisable to put a child safety seat in front of a passenger air bag; use a rear seat if available.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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If a child must ride in the front seat of a pickup truck with a passenger side air bag, what should be done?
- Move the seat as far forward as possible and hold the child firmly
- The child should ride without a belt to move freely
- The child should be held by an adult
- Move the seat back as far as possible and buckle the child properly
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Correct answer: Move the seat back as far as possible and buckle the child properly
When a child must ride in front, the seat goes as far back as possible and the child is properly buckled.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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If you have an adjustable steering wheel, how should you always try to keep it for air bag safety?
- Tilted down in a level or parallel position
- Tilted up so it points at your face
- Pushed as close to your chest as you can
- Raised as high as it will go
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Correct answer: Tilted down in a level or parallel position
For air bag safety, the adjustable steering wheel should be kept tilted down in a level or parallel position.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Any child under what age may not ride in the bed of a pickup truck in Tennessee on any road in Tennessee?
- 4
- 8
- 6
- 12
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Correct answer: 6
It is illegal in Tennessee to let any child under the age of 6 ride in the bed of a pickup truck.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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It is against the law to allow a child between the ages of 6 and 12 to ride in the bed of a pickup truck on which roads?
- Private farm roads
- Any parking lot
- Any state or interstate highway
- Any road with a speed limit above 55
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Correct answer: Any state or interstate highway
The law bars children between 6 and 12 from riding in a pickup bed on any state or interstate highway.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Who may prohibit by ordinance children between the ages of 6 and 12 from riding in a pickup bed on city or county roads?
- Cities and counties
- Only the Department of Safety
- Only school boards
- Only the federal government
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Correct answer: Cities and counties
The manual says cities and counties may prohibit this by ordinance on their own roads and highways.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A child may ride in the bed of a vehicle that is part of a parade, procession or ceremonial event. What is the speed limit for the vehicle?
- It must not exceed 10 miles per hour
- It must not exceed 35 miles per hour
- It must not exceed 45 miles per hour
- It must not exceed 20 miles per hour
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Correct answer: It must not exceed 20 miles per hour
Under that exception the vehicle must not exceed twenty miles per hour.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Which is an exception to the law against children riding in the bed of a pickup truck?
- The child's parent is also in the bed
- The child is involved in agricultural activities
- The truck has a cover over the bed
- The child is wearing a seat belt in the bed
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Correct answer: The child is involved in agricultural activities
One of the two exceptions is a child being transported in the bed while involved in agricultural activities.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)