True or False: The driver of a tow truck is required to wear a safety belt, while passengers do not have this requirement.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only on highways
• D. Depends on the state law

Answer: (A)

The statement is true; the driver of a tow truck is required to wear a safety belt, while passengers do not have this requirement. In many jurisdictions, safety belt laws specifically mandate that drivers of motor vehicles, including tow trucks, must wear a seat belt to enhance safety and reduce the risk of injury during an accident.

Passengers' seat belt requirements can vary based on state laws. In some states, passengers are also required to wear seat belts, while in others, the laws might only enforce it for the driver. However, in the context of the question, the emphasis on the driver's requirement highlights the distinction that drivers have a mandatory obligation regardless of passenger regulations. Thus, the correct answer focuses on the driver's responsibility rather than general passenger requirements, making it true that the driver must wear a safety belt while the passengers do not have this same mandatory obligation under all circumstances.