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Question 5609

Are pregnant women required to wear a seat belt?

  1. Yes, as a general rule.
  2. Only if it does not restrict their movement while driving.
  3. No, because it is dangerous for the fetus.
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Correct answer: Yes, as a general rule.

Yes. Like any occupant, a pregnant woman must wear a seat belt unless she has a medical exemption certificate. Worn properly, it protects the baby better than going without it. The shoulder belt runs along one side of the belly, and the lap belt goes below it, across the hips, as in the image.

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