Which statement is consistent with the seatbelt rule for a short drive?

• A. You do not have to wear your seatbelt on a short drive.
• B. Seatbelts are optional on short drives.
• C. Only front-seat passengers must wear a seatbelt.
• D. You must wear your seatbelt on a short drive.

Answer: (C)

Wearing a seat belt is a basic safety rule aimed at reducing injuries in a crash. The emphasis is on front‑seat occupants because they face the highest risk and the belt provides primary protection in the most exposed position. On a short drive, the rule being tested is that those in the front seat must wear a belt, so saying that front‑seat passengers must belt up is consistent with the rule. The other statements—saying belt use is optional or only certain people need to wear belts—don’t fit with the safety expectation that front‑seat occupants are required to be belted. While some places also require back‑seat belts, the point highlighted here is the obligation in the front seat, which is why this option best matches the rule.