Seatbelt
The seatbelt is a safety device tested under the Seatbelt Rule (Rules of the Road) rather than the numbered Section 3 controls list, so its evidence tier is alleged as a ‘control’. It must be worn by all occupants.
Evidence note: Tested under Rules of the Road, not the official Section 3 controls list.
evidence_strength: alleged.
Purpose
Restrains occupants in a crash or emergency stop.
When used
Worn at all times by driver and passengers before moving off.
Risks of incorrect use
- Ejection or serious injury in a crash
- Legal offence if not worn
Question patterns
- “Which control performs function X?” — component identification.
- Distractor trap: Believing it is optional for short trips or for rear passengers.
Ontology Seatbelt [part-of] Vehicle Controls
Connections
- Vehicle Controls — part_of_topic, source: 2026-06-28
- NaTIS Learner Driver Manual — derived_from_source, source: 2026-06-28