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A teenage passenger tells you seat belts are uncomfortable for a short trip. How should you respond?
- A.Require the passenger to buckle up before you drive
- B.Allow it because the trip is short
- C.Allow it if you drive under the speed limit
- D.Allow it only in the rear seat
Correct answer
A. Require the passenger to buckle up before you drive
Why
Texas requires all occupants to wear seat belts, no matter how short the trip. Many crashes happen close to home, so distance is not a safe exception.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Safety Belts and Child Safety Seats · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-116).