California Car / Permit practice question · Safe Driving Practices
California's seat belt law requires that:
Answer choices
- The driver and all passengers wear a seat belt— Correct answer
- Only the driver wear a seat belt
- Only front-seat occupants wear a seat belt
- Seat belts are optional on short trips
Why this is the answer
You and your passengers must wear seat belts, and you can be ticketed if you do not. If a passenger is under 16 years old, you can also be ticketed when that passenger is not buckled. The rule applies to everyone in the vehicle, not just the driver or front seat, and short trips are not an exception.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Seat Belts
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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