Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 268 of 296

A child is 8 years old, weighs 40 kg and is 150 cm tall. What does the law allow?

  1. The child must use a booster seat until age 9
  2. The child must use a forward-facing seat
  3. The child may use the seat belt without a child seat
  4. The child must ride in the front seat
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Correct answer: The child may use the seat belt without a child seat

A child who weighs 18 kg or more and is 145 cm or taller may use the seat belt alone, even if younger than 9 years old.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 102, Seat belt instead of child restraint system, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026