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Why does Florida require seat belts even in vehicles equipped with air bags?
- A.Air bags only work in the rain
- B.Seat belts turn off the air bags
- C.Air bags are designed to work with seat belts, not replace them
- D.Belts are required only when air bags are broken
Correct answer
C. Air bags are designed to work with seat belts, not replace them
Why
Air bags are supplemental protection and are designed to work together with seat belts. An unbelted occupant can be thrown into an air bag or around the vehicle and be seriously hurt.
Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Seat Belts and Child Restraints · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-119).