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Why is the rear seat safer for a child in a child safety seat?
- A.The rear seat has more legroom
- B.The child can see better from the rear seat
- C.It places the child away from a deploying front air bag
- D.Rear seats are not covered by belt laws
Correct answer
C. It places the child away from a deploying front air bag
Why
The rear seat places a child away from a deploying front air bag, which can seriously injure a small child. Children under age 13 should ride in the rear seat.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-112).