Approved seat belts and child restraint systems

Approved seat belts and child restraint systems is one of the topics in the Safety block of the Spanish DGT theory. Elements and behaviours that protect life: seat belt, helmet, restraint systems and pedestrian behaviour. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.

In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that child restraint systems must always be installed in the vehicle in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer in a manual, brochure or electronic publication. The instructions must indicate how and in what type of vehicle they can be used safely.

Seat belt, helmet and restraint systems come with exceptions: learn both the general duty and the cases where it does not apply.

📜 Reference legal text — Article 117 (4)

Child restraint systems must always be installed in the vehicle in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer in a manual, brochure or electronic publication. The instructions must indicate how and in what type of vehicle they can be used safely.

🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is approved seat belts and child restraint systems?
Approved seat belts and child restraint systems is a DGT theory topic within the «Safety» block, governed by Artículo 117 (4) of the Spanish General Traffic Regulations. Above you will find a simple explanation and the reference legal text.
Does this topic appear in the DGT theory exam?
Yes. Every section of the General Traffic Regulations can appear in the theory exam. To practise with real questions, go to the TraficoTest platform.
Where is it regulated (Article 117 (4))?
This content comes from Article 117 (4) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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