Safe drivingQuestion 253 of 309

Who must make sure that a 14-year-old passenger wears a seat belt?

  1. The passenger only
  2. The police officer
  3. The driver
  4. The owner of the car, if not the driver
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Correct answer: The driver

The driver is in charge of passengers under 16. If they do not buckle up, the driver is charged.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.3 Seat belts save lives, page 55

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026