Which statement about seat belts and child restraints is true?

• A. Seat belts are required for all occupants and appropriate child restraints are required.
• B. Headlights are required in all nighttime conditions.
• C. Seat belts are optional for children.
• D. Seat belts are optional for all occupants.

Answer: (A)

Wearing seat belts and using appropriate child restraints is about protecting people in crashes. The rule is that every person in the vehicle must buckle up, and children must be secured in a restraint suited to their age, height, and weight. This keeps occupants inside the vehicle and properly positioned, so the seat belt or child restraint can effectively absorb crash forces and reduce injury. The other statements don’t reflect this safety requirement: headlights rules vary by conditions and aren’t the focus here, and seat belts aren’t optional for children or any occupants.