Safe drivingQuestion 54 of 312

An air bag is in your car. Must you still wear a seat belt?

  1. Yes, the belt protects in all types of crashes
  2. No, air bags protect in all types of crashes
  3. No, in low-speed crashes
  4. Only on highways
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Correct answer: Yes, the belt protects in all types of crashes

An air bag works in frontal crashes only. A belt protects the whole body in every kind of crash.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 2, Driver responsibility: Air bags, page 49

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026