Ch. 5 · Driving Method

During pregnancy, wearing only the lap belt can reduce the impact on the fetus.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road states: "During pregnancy, to reduce the impact on the fetus in the event of an accident, do not wear only the lap belt; wear both the lap belt and shoulder belt together." It indicates that wearing only the lap belt should not be done.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 9: Safety checks, signals, and horn use

Hikari
Hikari
The shoulder belt might press on the belly — wouldn't just the lap belt be safer during pregnancy?
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. You need both belts together to reduce impact on the fetus. Lap-only actually increases risk.
Hikari
Hikari
So the shoulder belt helps even though it crosses the bump?
Misaki
Misaki
Yes. Position it carefully, but always use both — that's the safest setup.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第１節 安全な発進) · ３ シートベルトの着用（３）

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