Consequences of Not Wearing a Seatbelt in a Crash

What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt?

a) You may be charged with reckless driving.

b) You may be fined for a seatbelt violation.

c) You may be ejected from the vehicle.

d) You may be required to attend defensive driving school.

Final answer: While not wearing a seatbelt in a crash may result in a fine for a seatbelt violation and potential ejection from the vehicle, it's unlikely to directly cause a reckless driving charge or require attendance at a defensive driving school.

Explanation: If you are in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt, several outcomes are possible.

a) You may be charged with reckless driving: This isn't necessarily true as not wearing a seatbelt is not considered reckless driving; the two violations are separate. However, not wearing a seatbelt could contribute to a reckless driving charge in some scenarios.

b) You may be fined for a seatbelt violation: This is highly likely as most regions have laws requiring seatbelt usage. Violation of these laws usually results in a fine.

c) You may be ejected from the vehicle: This is a dire but plausible outcome if one isn't wearing a seatbelt during a crash. The force of the collision may thrust passengers out of the car, causing severe injuries or even death.

d) You may be required to attend defensive driving school: While this isn't a direct consequence of not wearing a seatbelt, after a crash, some jurisdictions may require you to attend driving school to ensure safe driving habits.