Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 262 of 296

Who must wear a seat belt when they ride in a car on a highway?

  1. Only the driver and the front passenger
  2. Only people younger than 16
  3. Only people on roads with a limit over 50 km/h
  4. The driver and every passenger
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Correct answer: The driver and every passenger

The Act says that the driver and every passenger must wear a seat belt, unless the regulations give an exemption.

Source: Traffic Safety Act (S.N.S. 2025, c. 20), in force 19 October 2026, Sections 210 and 211, Safety of Drivers and Passengers

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026