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Wearing a seat belt saves lives and significantly reduces the risk of serious injury in road accidents.
If a seat belt is available, it must be worn by both the driver and passengers.
A seat belt (also known as a safety belt) is a vehicle safety device designed to secure occupants during
sudden braking, collisions, or rollovers. It works by controlling harmful movement and keeping the body
in the safest possible position.
Why Seat Belts Are Important
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Reduces fatal injuries: Seat belts can lower the risk of death for front-seat occupants by nearly half.
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Prevents ejection: Unbelted occupants are far more likely to be thrown out of the vehicle during a crash.
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Controls body movement: Seat belts reduce the force of secondary impacts with the dashboard, steering wheel, or windshield.
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Improves airbag effectiveness: Seat belts position occupants correctly so airbags can work safely and effectively.
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Protects during rollovers: Wearing a seat belt greatly reduces the risk of being crushed or trapped if the vehicle rolls over.
Seat Belt Safety Statistics
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Seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury by about 45–50% for front-seat occupants.
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Most people killed in car crashes are not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.
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At higher speeds, the chance of severe injury increases dramatically for unbelted occupants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of serious injury and death by keeping occupants securely positioned and preventing dangerous movement during a crash.
No. Airbags are designed to work together with seat belts. Without a seat belt, an airbag alone may not protect you and can even cause injury.
Every person in the vehicle—drivers and passengers, front and back—should wear a seat belt whenever one is available.
The lap belt should rest low across the hips, and the shoulder belt should cross the chest and shoulder. The belt should be snug and never twisted.