Seat Belt and Restraint Rules Flashcards

At what point should you fasten your seat belt?

Answer: Before you start driving

You should fasten your seat belt before the vehicle begins to move.

What does a vehicle's seat belt reminder warning indicate?

Answer: An unbuckled occupant or belt

The reminder alerts you that a seat belt is unfastened or an occupant is unrestrained.

Can a pregnant woman safely wear a seat belt?

Answer: Yes, with the lap belt low under the belly

Pregnant women should wear the lap belt low under the abdomen and the sash across the chest.

What happens to an unrestrained passenger in a sudden stop?

Answer: They continue moving forward at the vehicle's speed

An unrestrained occupant keeps moving forward and can hit the interior or other people.

Where should the shoulder (sash) belt sit?

Answer: Across the middle of the shoulder and chest

The sash should lie across the middle of the shoulder and the chest, never under the arm or on the neck.

Are seat belts required for back-seat passengers?

Answer: Yes, all occupants must be restrained

All occupants, including those in the rear seats, must wear a seat belt.

What can happen if you place the shoulder belt behind your back?

Answer: Increased risk of serious upper-body injury

Routing the sash behind your back removes upper-body protection and increases injury risk.