Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws - Driver theory Test

When you’re traveling in any moving vehicle in Turkey

Seatbelt use is compulsory for all occupants, both front and rear, regardless of age.

If a child is shorter than 150 cm

Turkish law requires that children under 150 cm use an approved car seat or booster.

If a child is under 12 years old

Children under 12 must sit in the back unless using an appropriate front seat child system and airbag is off.

When you’re driving with a child under 36 kg

Seats must correspond to the child’s height and weight per safety regulations.

If your vehicle has airbags and a rear-facing seat

Rear-facing seats must never face active airbags this is dangerous and illegal.

When transporting multiple children

Sharing a seatbelt or restraint is illegal and unsafe. Each child must be individually secured.

If you’re a taxi driver in Turkey

Taxis must offer a child safety seat when transporting children.

If you’re a bus driver

Turkish law mandates that buses provide minimal seatbelt availability for safety.

If stopped by police during a journey

Officers are authorized to fine and penalize drivers for missing or misused seatbelts or child restraints.

If your child restraint is not installed properly

Even improperly mounted seats can result in fines and increased crash risk.

If the seatbelt is damaged or worn

Damaged seatbelts compromise safety and fail to meet legal standards.

If your child is asleep in the seat

Sleeping children must still be correctly secured, even if they slump or move.

When using a booster seat

Booster seats help position belts safely over the child’s body.

When your child outgrows a rear-facing seat

Use harness-equipped seats once the child exceeds rear-facing limits.

If driving at night with kids

Seatbelt laws apply 24/7 not just during daylight hours.

When taking a short trip in town

Distance doesn’t matter seatbelts and child seats are always required.

If a child is taller than 150 cm

At that height, a booster is no longer required; the belt fits properly.

If the vehicle has been modified

Alterations must retain original safety standards for belts and seats.

If transporting an infant under 15 months

Rear-facing restraints are the safest for babies and toddlers.

If your vehicle is a minibus or van

No exception exists based on vehicle type everyone must buckle up.

If renting a car in Turkey

Rental agencies are obligated to provide child seats on request.

If your child is seated in the front

An active airbag can injure children, especially in rear-facing seats.

When buying a child seat

Only EU-approved seats are legal and considered crash-safe.

If caught without a child restraint

Non-compliance results in legal penalties, including driver license points.

If your teen refuses a belt

It is the driver’s legal duty to ensure all minors wear a seatbelt.

If carrying children during rain or fog

Weather does not change safety rules belts and restraints must always be used.

If involved in a crash without restraints

Belted passengers have vastly reduced injury and death rates.

If stopped during a safety campaign

Turkish police often conduct safety audits, especially during holidays.

If using a secondhand car seat

Expired, cracked, or missing parts make seats unsafe and illegal.

If the belt crosses the child’s neck

Incorrect belt position means the child still needs support elevation.