When driving a vehicle in reverse, the driver does not have to wear a seat belt.
車をバックさせるために運転するときは、シートベルトを着けなくてもよい。
This statement is TRUE
Explanation
Article 26-3-2(1)(iii) exempts driving in reverse, since the driver must turn around to check behind the vehicle.
Original text
自動車を後退させるため当該自動車を運転するとき。
Source: Order for Enforcement of the Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法施行令 第二十六条の三の二（座席ベルト及び幼児用補助装置に係る義務の免除） · Cabinet Order No.270 of 1960
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