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Where should children under age 13 ride, according to New York guidance?
- A.In the front seat if they are tall
- B.On an adult's lap in the rear seat
- C.In the rear seat
- D.In whichever seat they prefer
Correct answer
C. In the rear seat
Why
Children under age 13 should ride in the rear seat in New York. The rear seat keeps children farther from a deploying front air bag and is the safer position.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-103).