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Why is it dangerous to drive with the backrest reclined too far?

  1. The steering wheel turns more slowly
  2. The pedals are harder to see
  3. The headrest touches your head
  4. The shoulder belt no longer touches your body
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Correct answer: The shoulder belt no longer touches your body

With a reclined seat, the shoulder belt does not rest on the body. In a collision, the belt cannot protect you well.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 1, Getting Ready to Drive > Know Your Vehicle > Seat, page 27

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026