In a five-seater car, as a general rule, in which seat must a child who is less than 1.35 m tall travel?
Traffic safety: Transported persons and cargo
Explanation
To ensure the **safety of children** who are less than 135 centimeters tall, it is essential that they travel in a **rear seat** of the vehicle. This is due to several reasons:
- **Child restraint systems:** Children of this height must use a child restraint system appropriate to their height and weight. These systems are designed to be installed in the rear seats, where children will be better protected in the event of an accident.
- **Additional protection:** Placing the child seat in the central rear seat is the safest option, as it offers additional protection in the event of a side impact. Furthermore, it is recommended not to install the child seat in a seat with a front airbag, which is more common in front seats.
- **Limited exceptions:** Children can only travel in the front seat in exceptional situations, such as when the vehicle does not have rear seats, all rear seats are occupied by other children, or it is not possible to install the restraint system in the rear seats.
For these reasons, the safest and most recommended option is for children who are less than 135 centimeters tall to travel in a **rear seat**.
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