Which safety equipment is legally required in most vehicles?

• A. Only seat belts for drivers; no child restraints necessary.
• B. No headlights required at any time.
• C. Seat belts for all occupants and age-appropriate child restraints; headlights as required by conditions.
• D. Only airbags are required.

Answer: (C)

The safe-driving rule being tested focuses on what the law requires to protect people in a vehicle. Seat belts must be worn by every occupant, and children must be secured in age- and size-appropriate restraints. Headlights are required when visibility is limited by darkness or weather, so you’re seen and can see the road. Airbags are common safety features, but they’re not universally mandated by law in every situation, whereas seat belts, child restraints, and the use of headlights under needed conditions are the core legal requirements.

That’s why the best choice combines seat belts for all occupants, proper child restraints, and headlights as conditions require. The other options miss one or more of these essential requirements.