Western Australia · Theory Test (CTT) · Road rules

Do you have to wear a seat belt in the back seat in WA?

The answer

  • Yes — you must wear a seat belt when sitting in the back seat Correct
  • Only if the vehicle has head restraints
  • Only on trips longer than 20 minutes
  • No, belts are only required in the front

Why that's the answer

You must wear a seat belt when sitting in the back seat. An unrestrained rear passenger becomes a projectile in a crash and endangers the people in front of them as well as themselves.

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