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

What restraint must a child under 6 months old use in a car?

The answer

  • An approved rear-facing child car seat Correct
  • A forward-facing child car seat
  • An approved booster seat
  • An adult lap-sash seatbelt

Why that's the answer

Children up to the age of 6 months must use an approved rear-facing child car seat (a baby car seat or capsule). Approved restraints meet Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1754.

Where this rule comes from

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