South Carolina · Safe Driving Practices · Question 8 of 8
The safest way to use your seat belt is:
- A. Lap belt under the arm
- B. Lap belt low across the hips and shoulder belt across the chest Correct answer
- C. Shoulder belt only, lap belt unbuckled
- D. Lap belt across the stomach
Why this is the right answer
Wear the lap belt low and snug across your hips and the shoulder belt across the center of your chest and shoulder. Worn this way, the belt distributes crash forces across strong bones.
How this question shows up on the South Carolina permit test
Questions in the safe driving practices category are common on the South Carolina learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the South Carolina Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of safe driving practices on the permit test, read our complete guide to Safe Driving Practices.