Safe drivingQuestion 242 of 310

How long should a baby ride in a rear-facing car seat?

  1. Until the baby is six months old
  2. Until the baby reaches the seat’s weight and height limits
  3. Until the baby can sit without help
  4. Until the baby is one year old
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Correct answer: Until the baby reaches the seat’s weight and height limits

Use the rear-facing seat from birth until the child reaches the limits in the seat manual.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Infant and child car seats, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026