DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Seat Belt and Restraint Rules

Question 1

A car is carrying a driver and 3 adult passengers. There are seat belts in all seating positions. By law, seat belts must be worn by:

Accepted Answer

All four people.

Answer

Only the driver and front seat passenger.

Answer

Only the driver.

Question 2

You want to fit a baby restraint to your car. What should you secure the restraint to?

Accepted Answer

An anchorage point designed for a baby restraint.

Answer

Only at the back using the seat belt provided.

Answer

Any seat belt in the back or front of the car.

Question 3

You are driving a vehicle that only has a seat belt for the driver. To reduce the danger of being in a vehicle without a seat belt, where is the best place for passengers to sit?

Accepted Answer

In the back seat.

Answer

In the front seat sharing your seat belt.

Answer

In the front seat.

Question 4

When passengers get in the car and do not put their seat belts on, the safest thing to do is:

Accepted Answer

Tell them the car has seat belts and they should wear them.

Answer

Drive slower than you normally would so the passengers are safe.

Answer

Say nothing because it's the passengers' responsibility to wear their seat belts.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

By law, all occupants of a car (unless exempt) need to be restrained by a properly fitted and adjusted seat belt or a child restraint.

Answer

Occupants in a car fitted with airbags are not required to wear a seat belt.

Answer

Seat belts and child restraints are only required on short trips.

Question 6

The most effective device for protecting passengers when in an accident is:

Accepted Answer

Seat belts.

Answer

Safety door latches.

Answer

Padded instrument panels.

Question 7

You want to give a lift to a friend and his four month old baby. Before you do, you need to make sure:

Accepted Answer

You have a baby restraint properly fitted to your vehicle.

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You have enough seat belts for all the passengers, including the baby.

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Your driver's licence permits you to carry children under the age of twelve months.

Question 8

Which one of the following statements is correct? Seat belts

Accepted Answer

Save lives and prevent injury.

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Are not necessary for good drivers.

Answer

Do not have to be used in the rear seat.

Question 9

Child restraints (eg, baby capsules and child seats):

Accepted Answer

Should be fitted according to the manufacturers' instructions.

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Are not as safe as holding a child in your arms.

Answer

Need only be used if the child wants to sleep.

Question 10

Seat belts and child restraints (eg baby capsules and child seats):

Accepted Answer

Must always be worn properly, and adjusted tightly.

Answer

Are only needed on short trips.

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Are only needed on long trips.