25 Questions
What is the recommended position for the steering wheel?
At least one-third of the steering wheel should be between your hands.
What is the purpose of adjusting the side mirrors?
To see the traffic behind you.
How should the head restraint be adjusted?
The head restraint should be adjusted so it contacts the back of your head.
What should you do if you cannot clearly see the road from your seat?
Use a seat cushion to raise your height.
What is the primary reason for locking the vehicle's doors before driving?
To reduce the risk of doors opening during sudden movements
Why can children in the front seat be at risk when the airbag deploys?
Children are not properly positioned to benefit from airbag cushioning
Why is it important to secure loose objects in a vehicle?
To prevent objects from obstructing the driver's view
In Washington State, which vehicles must have lap and shoulder belts or a lap belt at all seating positions?
Multi-purpose passenger vehicles manufactured after January 1972
Starting in 2008, what is the requirement for all new passenger vehicles?
Lap/shoulder belts in all rear seating positions
Which year marks the requirement for vehicles to have designated areas for tethering forward facing child restraints?
1996
Where should the shoulder belt be positioned when buckling up correctly?
Across the middle of your chest and away from your neck
What are some things you can do before driving to minimize risk?
Adjusting the seat and mirrors
What is the Occupant Protection law in Washington State?
Primary enforcement, meaning a law enforcement officer can stop and cite drivers when they or their passengers are seen to not be wearing their seat belt
What is the best way to protect child passengers in the car?
Put them in the right seat for them and use it the right way every time
Which of the following is NOT a common factor present in fatal crashes?
Wearing seat belts
What should you always refer to when installing a child safety restraint?
Both the vehicle owner's manual and the child safety restraint manufacturer's instructions
What is one of the top three factors present in most traffic fatalities?
Driver impairment
How long should you keep your children in the child safety restraint that is right for them?
As long as the child fits within the manufacturer's height and weight requirements
In fatal crashes, what percentage of them have at least one of the top three factors present?
72%
What is one of the most common factors present in fatal crashes?
Speeding
How can driver distraction increase the risk of a collision?
By using handheld devices while driving
What is the maximum age or height requirement for using a child safety restraint system?
Until the child's 8th birthday or reaches 4'9" tall, whichever comes first
What is the requirement for correctly using a seat belt for children 8 years of age or at least 4'9" tall?
They must use the seat belt correctly, never under the arm or behind the back, or continue to use a child safety restraint
What is the purpose of a booster seat?
To position the seat belt so that it fits properly over the stronger parts of the child's body
Which type of child safety restraint is considered the best for young children?
Rear-facing car seat
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