Vehicle and equipmentQuestion 68 of 318

By how much do seat belts and air bags together reduce the risk of severe head injury?

  1. By 75%
  2. By 25%
  3. By 50%
  4. By 10%
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Correct answer: By 75%

Using air bags and seat belts together lowers the risk of a severe head injury by 75%. It lowers the risk of a severe chest injury by 66%.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic Rules > Protection > Air bags, page 216

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026