New South Wales · Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) · Road safety

Is it acceptable to put one seatbelt around both yourself and a child on your lap?

The answer

  • Yes, if the child is under 12 months
  • No — in a crash the child can be easily crushed Correct
  • Yes, if no child seat is available
  • Yes, for short trips

Why that's the answer

You must not put a seatbelt around both yourself and a child on your lap: in a crash the child can be easily crushed. You must not carry a child in your arms in a vehicle at all.

Where this rule comes from

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