Where should the shoulder strap of a safety belt never be placed?
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A.
Near the neck or face
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B.
Across the collarbone area
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C.
Behind the back or under the arm Correct
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D.
Snugly across the chest
The answer is "Behind the back or under the arm"
The manual bans placing the shoulder strap behind the back or under the arm. Drivers who find the strap uncomfortable near their neck often tuck it under the arm as a workaround, which is the specific misuse the manual calls out by name.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. Near the neck or face
The manual permits the strap to cross the body at or near the neck or face. This answer feels wrong to sit near the neck, so a driver picks it as banned even though the manual approves it.
B. Across the collarbone area
Crossing the collarbone falls within the manual's approved chest-and-shoulder range. This answer sounds risky because the collarbone is bony, but the strap resting there is exactly where it belongs.
D. Snugly across the chest
A snug chest fit is the intended position for the shoulder strap. This answer reads the word 'snug' as meaning 'too tight,' so a proper fit gets flagged as unsafe.
This question tests your knowledge of Safety Belts & Restraints in Illinois. Source: Illinois Rules of the Road, "Safety Belt Fitting," p.23..
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