at what age can a child sit in the front seat

Ah, the eternal question of front-seat rebellion! In Australia, kids should generally stay in the back seat until they're at least 7 years old. The law often recommends children under 4 years be in a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint, and those up to 7 years in an appropriate booster seat. Front seats with airbags can be deadly for tiny passengers, so best to keep the little ones away from that explosive device.

Always check your state’s specific regulations, but as a rule of thumb, if they can reach the pedals, they’re too young for the front.