Question 6299
When backing up, is the driver exempt from wearing a seat belt?
- Yes.
- No, the driver must always wear it fastened.
- Yes, but only on urban roads.
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Correct answer: Yes.
Yes. While backing up, the driver may go without a seat belt, like the driver in the image, who turns to look behind her. This applies on any road, including outside built-up areas, and only lasts for the duration of the maneuver.