DKT Seat Belt and Restraint Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Who is legally responsible for ensuring a passenger under 16 years of age is properly restrained?
- The child
- The driver of the vehicle (Correct answer)
- The front-seat passenger
- No one is responsible
Correct answer: The driver of the vehicle
The driver is legally responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 are correctly restrained.
Question 2: When must a seat belt be worn in a moving vehicle?
- Only on highways
- Only at night
- At all times while the vehicle is in motion (Correct answer)
- Only during long trips
Correct answer: At all times while the vehicle is in motion
Seat belts must be worn at all times whenever the vehicle is moving.
Question 3: What should you do if your seat belt is twisted before driving?
- Ignore it and drive
- Straighten it so it lies flat across your body (Correct answer)
- Remove the belt entirely
- Tie a knot to shorten it
Correct answer: Straighten it so it lies flat across your body
A twisted belt should be straightened so it lies flat and works correctly in a crash.
Question 4: Where should the lap part of a seat belt sit?
- Across the soft stomach
- Low across the hips and pelvis (Correct answer)
- Across the upper chest
- Around the neck
Correct answer: Low across the hips and pelvis
The lap belt should sit low and snug across the strong bones of the hips and pelvis.
Question 5: Is it legal to carry more passengers than there are seat belts available?
- Yes, if they sit close together
- Yes, on short trips only
- No, every occupant needs a proper restraint (Correct answer)
- Yes, if children share a belt
Correct answer: No, every occupant needs a proper restraint
You must not carry more passengers than the number of available seat belts.
Question 6: Why should two people never share a single seat belt?
- It is uncomfortable
- It can cause severe injury to both in a crash (Correct answer)
- It is allowed only for children
- It saves space
Correct answer: It can cause severe injury to both in a crash
Sharing one belt can cause serious crush injuries to both occupants during a collision.
Question 7: What is the main purpose of a seat belt in a crash?
- To keep clothing clean
- To hold you in your seat and prevent ejection (Correct answer)
- To improve comfort
- To reduce engine noise
Correct answer: To hold you in your seat and prevent ejection
Seat belts keep occupants in place and help prevent being thrown from the vehicle.
DKT Seat Belt and Restraint Rules 2
Who is legally responsible for ensuring a passenger under 16 years of age is properly restrained?