Connecticut Driver's Manual Practice Test

Wearing a safety belt is essential on every trip, not just long ones. Crashes can happen at any distance or speed, even on a short errand near home. A belt keeps you in place, reduces the chance of being ejected, and helps airbags work as intended. Because short trips can still end abruptly, the idea that belts are only needed for long trips isn’t true. The safe and correct habit is to buckle up every time you drive or ride, regardless of how far you’re going.