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Question 4446

Regarding the use of the seat belt, a pregnant woman...

  1. may choose not to use it if it hinders her movements while driving.
  2. is always exempt from using it because it is dangerous for the fetus.
  3. must use it, unless she has an express medical exemption.
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Correct answer: must use it, unless she has an express medical exemption.

She must wear it. Pregnancy does not exempt her from wearing a seat belt, nor does difficulty moving while wearing it. She may go without it if she has a medical exemption certificate, just like anyone else. In a crash, the baby is at greater risk if the mother is unbelted than if she wears the belt correctly. In the image, the pregnant driver has her seat belt fastened.

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