When may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?
- A When they're under 14 years old
- B When they're under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height
- C When they're sitting in the rear seat
- D When they're exempt for medical reasons
Why this is the answer
If you have adult passengers, it's their responsibility to wear a seat belt, but you should still remind them to use one as they get in the car. It's your responsibility to make sure that all children under 14 years old in your car are secured with an appropriate restraint. Exemptions are allowed for those with a medical exemption certificate.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- When they're under 14 years old — Under-14s must be secured, and that is the driver's responsibility.
- B
- When they're under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height — Height changes which restraint is used, not whether one is needed.
- C
- When they're sitting in the rear seat — Rear belts must be worn just as front ones must.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 2
- The Highway Code — rule 99
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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