Question 490 · Car theory test
When is a driver allowed to carry more passengers in a car than there are seat belts available?
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Correct answer
It is never allowed.
Official explanation
A driver must make sure that each passenger in the vehicle has a seatbelt. Failure to wear a seatbelt is an offence. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that passengers under the age of 17 wear a seatbelt. Older passengers are themselves responsible for wearing a seatbelt.
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