Safe drivingQuestion 57 of 312

Can you wear only the shoulder belt, with no lap belt?

  1. Yes, if you are tall
  2. Yes, on the highway
  3. Yes, if the car has air bags
  4. No, never wear a shoulder belt alone
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Correct answer: No, never wear a shoulder belt alone

A shoulder belt is made to work with a lap belt. It does not hold you alone.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 2, Driver responsibility: Proper fit of seat belts, page 49

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026