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Safe drivingQuestion 14 of 412

Why should you buckle up even on short trips?

  1. Short trips are always on fast roads.
  2. Most injuries and deaths happen close to home.
  3. Most injuries and deaths happen on long trips.
  4. Seatbelts work only at low speed.
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Correct answer: Most injuries and deaths happen close to home.

Crashes often happen near home. A short trip is not a safe trip.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 2, You and your vehicle: Adjust for safety: Seatbelts, page 14

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026