Why should a driver treat every passenger vehicle safety rule as applying regardless of trip length, even for a very short route?
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Correct answer to question 179 (Passenger): A safety incident can occur just as easily on a short trip as a long one
Why
The risks that safety rules address, such as a sudden stop or an unrestrained passenger falling, can occur on a short trip just as easily as a long one, so these rules apply consistently regardless of distance.
Updated: November 2026