Who must wear seat belts if the driver holds a permit?

• A. Only the driver
• B. The driver and front passengers
• C. The driver and all passengers
• D. Only front seat passengers

Answer: (C)

Wearing a seat belt is required for every person inside a moving vehicle. In Ohio, the rule applies to the driver and all passengers, not just those in the front seat. This means the permit holder must buckle up, and so must anyone else riding in the vehicle, whether they’re in the front or back seat. Belts are a key safety measure that reduce injury in crashes, and the law reflects that safety priority for all occupants. The other options miss that full coverage—for example, leaving out back-seat passengers or the driver’s belt—so they don’t align with the rule that everyone in the vehicle should be belted.