Safe drivingQuestion 78 of 125

Why should an adult never hold a child on the lap in a moving vehicle?

  1. The child may block the driver's mirror
  2. In a crash, the adult cannot hold on to the child
  3. The child may get too warm
  4. The child will fall asleep
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Correct answer: In a crash, the adult cannot hold on to the child

In a crash, an adult cannot hold a child. The child may also be crushed if the adult wears no belt.

Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Starting Out, Safety Belts, page 19

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026