Chapter 2 – Seat Belts, Safety Seats and Air Bags

Question 1

What is the single most effective way of protecting yourself in a crash?

Answer 1

Wearing seatbelts properly, even with airbags equipped, they are not a substitute for not wearing seatbelts.

Question 2

What is the proper way to wear a seatbelt?

Answer 2

Shoulder belt across the middle of the chest away from the neck, with the lap belt worn low across the hips, below the stomach.

Question 3

According to law, what do the front seat passengers, passengers under 16, and passengers under 8 require?

Answer 3

• Front seat passengers must properly wear seatbelts at all times.
• Passengers younger than 16 must also wear seatbelts at all times.
• Passengers younger than 8 to be in approved child safety seats or boosters.

Question 4

What is the purpose of airbags?

Answer 4

Their purpose is to provide extra protection to front seat passengers in case of a crash.