Safe drivingQuestion 240 of 310

How must a seatbelt fit across the driver’s body?

  1. Loose over the shoulder and under the arm
  2. Under the arm and across the stomach
  3. Twisted into a band across the chest
  4. Close to the body, over the shoulder and low on the hips
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Correct answer: Close to the body, over the shoulder and low on the hips

The belt must fit closely over the shoulder and low on the hips. It must be flat and never under the arm.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Seatbelts, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026