Safe drivingQuestion 79 of 125

In what way does a safety belt help the driver avoid a collision?

  1. It helps the driver stay in the seat and steer
  2. It makes the car brake sooner
  3. It makes the steering lighter
  4. It warns the driver of danger
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Correct answer: It helps the driver stay in the seat and steer

A belt holds you in the seat. You can then steer and brake after a bump or a sudden stop.

Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Starting Out, Safety Belts, page 18

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026