Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

What is the penalty for a GDL driver if someone over 18 in the vehicle is not wearing a seatbelt?

1. The driver receives a fine

2. The passenger receives a fine

3. Both the driver and passenger receive a fine

4. No penalty

The correct answer is: The passenger receives a fine

The situation in which a GDL (Graduated Driver License) driver has an adult passenger who is not wearing a seatbelt results in a specific penalty structure according to Delaware law. In this case, the correct answer indicates that the responsibility for the seatbelt violation falls on the adult passenger rather than the GDL driver. Delaware's laws are designed to encourage safe driving habits among new and novice drivers, while the responsibility for wearing a seatbelt typically lies with the individual passenger. Therefore, if an adult passenger chooses not to wear their seatbelt, they are the one who would receive the fine for that infraction, not the GDL driver. This highlights the expectation that all passengers are responsible for their own safety and compliance with seatbelt laws, thereby reinforcing the principle of personal responsibility in vehicle safety.