What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?
- A The gearbox
- B The transmission
- C The door locks
- D The seat belts
Why this is the answer
Unless exempt, you and your passengers must wear a seat belt (or suitable child restraint). The seat belts in your car must be in good condition and working properly; they’ll be checked during its MOT test.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- The gearbox — Keeping it healthy is sensible, but no law demands it.
- B
- The transmission — The same applies here.
- C
- The door locks — Useful against theft, but not a legal requirement of this kind.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 2
- The Highway Code — page 148
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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