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Safe drivingQuestion 187 of 229

Where should the lap belt lie on your body?

Snug and low across your hips
High across your stomach
Loose across your waist
Under your arm

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Correct answer: Snug and low across your hips

A low, snug lap belt keeps you from sliding out of the belt in a crash.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Seat Belts, page 65

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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