Who must wear a seat belt in a car driven in California?

• A.The driver and every passenger
• B.Only the driver
• C.Only people in the front seat
• D.Only passengers under 18

Why

California law requires the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts. Belts keep everyone in place and greatly reduce the risk of being thrown from the vehicle in a crash.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Seat Belts · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-101).

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More Seat Belts, Child Restraints & Distractions questions

• In California, children under age 8 must ride:
• A child under age 2 must ride rear-facing unless the child is:
• While driving in California, using a handheld cell phone is:
• A driver under age 18 may use a cell phone while driving:
• What is the main reason to wear your seat belt on every trip, even a short one?