Question 4828
If the seat belt is not fastened, in the event of an accident, which occupants of the vehicle are at greatest risk of dying or suffering serious injuries?
- All occupants.
- Only the occupants of the front seats.
- Only the driver.
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Correct answer: All occupants.
All of them. You travel at the same speed in the back as in the front, and your body is thrown forward just the same in a crash. Without a seat belt, your risk of dying or being seriously injured increases in any seat. An unbelted rear passenger can also strike and injure the people in front.