Virginia: Seat belts and child safety — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Who must carry the physician’s signed statement for a child who has a child restraint waiver?” · “Before driving with children, what should you make sure about all car doors?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Virginia Driver's Manual" (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Which is one of the criteria for a child to sit without a booster seat?
- Lap belt lies across the stomach
- Shoulder belt rests across the neck
- Lap belt lies snugly across the upper thighs
- Feet are able to dangle above the floor
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Correct answer: Lap belt lies snugly across the upper thighs
One criterion is that the lap belt lies snugly across the upper thighs.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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To sit without a booster seat, where must a child be able to keep his or her knees naturally bent?
- Against the back of the front seat
- Over the edge of the seat
- Under the dashboard in front of them
- Behind the lap belt across the thighs
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Correct answer: Over the edge of the seat
A child must be able to keep knees naturally bent over the edge of the vehicle seat.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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A licensed physician may grant a waiver of the child restraint law when using a restraint would be unreasonable because of:
- The length of the trip or the time of day
- The child’s dislike of the restraint or seat type
- The number of passengers or the type of vehicle
- The child’s weight, physical fitness or medical reasons
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Correct answer: The child’s weight, physical fitness or medical reasons
The waiver covers cases where a restraint is unreasonable due to the child’s weight, physical fitness or other medical reasons.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Who must carry the physician’s signed statement for a child who has a child restraint waiver?
- The person transporting the child
- The licensed physician who signed it
- The child’s school, in the student file
- The DMV, which keeps it on file
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Correct answer: The person transporting the child
The person responsible for transporting the child must carry the signed statement naming the child and the grounds for the waiver.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Who is responsible for making sure that children in a vehicle are properly secured?
- The adult sitting next to the child
- The child’s parents, even if not in the vehicle
- The driver
- The person who owns the child safety seat
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Correct answer: The driver
The manual says the driver is responsible for making sure children are properly secured.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What is the fine if you are convicted of violating the child restraint law?
- $25
- $50
- $75
- $150
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Correct answer: $50
A conviction for violating the child restraint law brings a $50 fine.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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For a second or subsequent child restraint law offense, what penalty could you face?
- $150
- $300
- $750
- $500
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Correct answer: $500
A second or subsequent offense could mean a $500 penalty.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Where is the safest place to install a child safety seat?
- In the center of the back seat
- In the front passenger seat
- Behind the driver
- Behind the front passenger
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Correct answer: In the center of the back seat
The manual says the center of the back seat is the safest place for a child safety seat.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What does the manual suggest to make sure your child’s safety seat is installed correctly?
- Ask a driver training school instructor
- Have it inspected at a DMV customer service center
- Attend a child safety seat check held in your area
- Install it again after every trip
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Correct answer: Attend a child safety seat check held in your area
Child safety seat checks are held in localities across Virginia, and the manual urges attending one to confirm correct installation.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What may happen to a child you hold in your lap during a crash?
- The child may be thrown out by the safety belt
- The child may be crushed against the dashboard or seat
- The child is protected as long as an air bag is present
- The child is safe if you wear your lap belt around both
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Correct answer: The child may be crushed against the dashboard or seat
The manual says never to hold a child in your lap because the child may be crushed between your body and the dashboard or the back of the seat.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Before driving with children, what should you make sure about all car doors?
- They are closed but left unlocked
- They are unlocked in case of an emergency
- They are open a few inches for fresh air
- They are securely closed and locked
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Correct answer: They are securely closed and locked
All car doors should be securely closed and locked before driving.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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If your car is equipped with a child safety lock, what should you do?
- Turn it on
- Leave it off so doors open easily
- Use it only on long trips
- Use it only with children in front
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Correct answer: Turn it on
The manual says to turn the child safety lock on.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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If you must open a door while traveling with children, what should you do?
- Slow down and open it while the vehicle rolls
- Ask an adult passenger to open it while you drive on
- Pull the vehicle off the road and come to a complete stop
- Turn on your flashers and open it at a low speed
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Correct answer: Pull the vehicle off the road and come to a complete stop
You must pull off the road and stop completely before a door is opened.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Where should children never be allowed to ride?
- In a child safety seat in the back seat
- In the luggage area of a hatchback, station wagon or van
- In a booster seat in the center of the back seat
- In the back seat wearing a safety belt
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Correct answer: In the luggage area of a hatchback, station wagon or van
The manual says never to let children ride in the luggage area of hatchbacks, station wagons or vans.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What should you never do when a child is riding in the back seat of a hatchback?
- Close the hatchback
- Lock the doors
- Turn on the child safety lock
- Leave the hatchback open
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Correct answer: Leave the hatchback open
The manual says never to leave a hatchback open when a child is riding in the back seat.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Under what age is it illegal to transport children in the bed of a pickup truck, even if it has a camper shell?
- Age 16
- Age 12
- Age 14
- Age 18
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Correct answer: Age 16
It is illegal to transport children under age 16 in a pickup truck bed, even with a camper shell.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)