Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
Who in a car must wear a seat belt?
Rule 138(3) requires the driver, front passenger and passengers in forward-facing rear seats to wear seat belts. The driver is fined ₹1,000 for carrying unbelted passengers.
CMVR Rule 138(3); MV Act s.194B(1)
Answer C. Rule 138(3) requires the driver, front passenger and passengers in forward-facing rear seats to wear seat belts. The driver is fined ₹1,000 for carrying unbelted passengers.
Where should the lap part of a seat belt sit?
The lap belt should sit low across the hips and upper thighs, and the shoulder belt across the middle of the shoulder and chest. In pregnancy, the lap belt goes below the bump.
Answer D. The lap belt should sit low across the hips and upper thighs, and the shoulder belt across the middle of the shoulder and chest. In pregnancy, the lap belt goes below the bump.
What is the fine for carrying passengers who are not wearing seat belts?
Section 194B(1) applies to driving without a belt and to carrying unbelted passengers.
MV Act s.194B(1)
Answer C. Section 194B(1) applies to driving without a belt and to carrying unbelted passengers.
The car has airbags. Do you still need to wear a seat belt?
Without a belt you can be thrown into the airbag as it opens, causing serious injury.
Answer B. Without a belt you can be thrown into the airbag as it opens, causing serious injury.
Is it safe for a front passenger to rest their feet on the dashboard?
Keep feet on the floor.
Answer B. Keep feet on the floor.
Where should the shoulder part of the seat belt go?
Never put the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
Answer D. Never put the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
What about clips that stop the seat belt alarm?
They silence the warning, not the danger.
Answer A. They silence the warning, not the danger.
How should the head restraint be adjusted?
A correctly set head restraint protects your neck in a rear-end crash.
Answer A. A correctly set head restraint protects your neck in a rear-end crash.
You take an app cab and the rear belts are tucked under the seat. What should you do?
Rule 138(3) applies to rear seats in taxis and cabs too.
CMVR Rule 138(3)
Answer B. Rule 138(3) applies to rear seats in taxis and cabs too.
Why is reclining the seat far back while the car is moving dangerous?
Sit upright with your back against the seat so the belt holds you properly.
Answer B. Sit upright with your back against the seat so the belt holds you properly.