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When are drivers allowed to remove their seat belt?

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Only while they're parking their car

When they're carrying out any manoeuvre that involves reversing

Only when they're road testing the car following a repair

When the seat belt is uncomfortable

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When they're carrying out any manoeuvre that involves reversingThis was the right answer

Drivers are allowed to remove their seat belt when carrying out any manoeuvre that involves reversing. When the manoeuvre is complete, the seat belt must be fastened before driving away.

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Rule 99Highway Code rule · A driver or supervising instructor may remove the belt only for a manoeuvre that includes reversing, then must refit it.

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