You’re driving a fully loaded van that includes several adult passengers and two children. One child is in a correctly fitted child seat, but the other is sitting on an adult’s lap in the front passenger seat, sharing the same seat belt. According to the Highway Code, what must you do before continuing your journey?

Explanation

The Highway Code (Rule 102) states that drivers carrying children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles must ensure that children are properly secured using an appropriate child restraint or seat belt. It is unsafe and unacceptable for a child to share a seat belt with an adult or to travel unrestrained, including in a load area. Before continuing, you must stop and make sure each child has their own suitable restraint or seat, even if this means not carrying all passengers or adjusting how the vehicle is loaded.