A driver of a four-wheeled vehicle should lock the doors to prevent passengers from inadvertently opening them.

A driver of a four-wheeled vehicle should lock the doors to prevent passengers from inadvertently opening them.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only when driving at high speed
• D. Only if passengers are children

Answer: (A)

Locking the doors is a safety habit that helps keep passengers inside the vehicle and prevents the doors from being opened accidentally while moving. When the car is in motion, a passenger—especially a child—might reach for a door handle or be jostled enough to try to open a door, which could lead to serious injury. Engaging the locks reduces that risk, and many cars offer rear door child safety locks for extra protection when children are aboard. You should still be able to unlock quickly in an emergency, and use of the locks should not trap anyone. So, this statement is true.

Locking the doors is a safety habit that helps keep passengers inside the vehicle and prevents the doors from being opened accidentally while moving. When the car is in motion, a passenger—especially a child—might reach for a door handle or be jostled enough to try to open a door, which could lead to serious injury. Engaging the locks reduces that risk, and many cars offer rear door child safety locks for extra protection when children are aboard. You should still be able to unlock quickly in an emergency, and use of the locks should not trap anyone. So, this statement is true.