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Seat Belts, Child Restraints & Distractions

What is the correct relationship between air bags and seat belts?

  • A.Air bags replace seat belts in newer vehicles
  • B.Seat belts are not needed if the vehicle has side air bags
  • C.You may unbuckle once the air bag light turns off
  • D.Air bags work together with seat belts and do not replace them
Correct answer

D. Air bags work together with seat belts and do not replace them

Why

Air bags are designed to work with seat belts, not to replace them. You must still buckle up on every trip, in every seating position.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-110).

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