Safety belts — Oregon Permit Test

Safety belts on the Oregon permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Do not leave slack in the lap or shoulder portion of the belt, and never put the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.

Slack lets you build up speed before the belt catches you, and a strap behind the back leaves nothing holding the upper body at all.

Do not leave slack in the lap or shoulder portion of the belt.

2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual, p.73

Safety belt use is mandatory in Oregon for all drivers and passengers in all available seating positions, and a properly worn belt reduces the chance of injury in a collision.

All available seating positions is the phrase that matters: it is not the front seats, and it is not the driver's choice to make for anyone.

Safety belt use is mandatory in Oregon for all drivers and passengers in all available seating positions.

2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual, p.73

On the test

How must a safety belt be worn in Oregon?

Snug, with the shoulder strap across the shoulder. Slack lets you build up speed before the belt catches you, and a strap behind the back leaves nothing holding the upper body at all. 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual, p.73: “Do not leave slack in the lap or shoulder portion of the belt.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual, published by the Oregon Department of Transportation, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-15.