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Safe drivingQuestion 159 of 229

When may a person ride in the back of a pickup truck?

  1. Only if the truck has secure seats and seat belts
  2. Only on roads under 35 mph
  3. Only if the person is an adult
  4. Only in daylight
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Correct answer: Only if the truck has secure seats and seat belts

Riding in the open bed is not allowed unless the truck has safe seats with seat belts.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Other Important Roadway Information, page 52

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026