More than 30,000 drivers and front seat passengers are killed or seriously injured each year.At a speed of only 30 miles per hour it is the same as falling from a third floor window.Wearing a seat belt saves lives:it reduces your chance of death or serious injury by more than half.
Therefore drivers or front seat passengers over 14 in most vehicles must wear a seat belt.If you do not,you could be fined up to $50.It will not be up to the drivers to make sure you wear your belt.But it will be the driver's responsibility to make sure that children under 14 do not ride in the front unless they are wearing a seat belt of some kind.
However,you do not have to wear a seat belt if you are backing your vehicle or you are making a local delivery or collection using a special vehicle;or if you have a well based medical certificate which excuses you from wearing it.Make sure these conditions apply to you before you decide not to wear your seat belt.Remember you may be taken to court for not doing so,and you may be fined if you cannot prove to the court that you have been excused from wearing it.
1.This text is most probably taken from ___________ .
A.a medical magazine B.a government report
C.a legal document(法律文件)D.a government information book
2.Wearing a seat belt in a vehicle ___________ .
A.reduces road accidents by more than half
B.saves lives while driving at a speed up to 30 miles per hour
C.reduces the death rate in traffic accidents
D.saves about 15,000 lives each year
3.It is the driver's responsibility to ___________ .
A.make the front seat passengers wear a seat belt
B.make the front seat children under 14 wear a seat belt
C.stop children from riding in the front seat
D.wear a seat belt each time he drives
4.According to the text,which of the following people riding in the front seat does not have to wear a seat belt?
A.Someone who is backing into a parking space.
B.Someone who is picking up the children from the local school.
C.Someone who is delivering invitation letters.
D.Someone who is under 14.
5.For some people,it may be better ___________ .
A.to wear a seat belt for health reasons
B.not to wear a seat belt for health reasons
C.to get a well based medical certificate before wearing a seat belt
D.to pay a fine rather than wear a seat belt
参考答案:1.C 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.B