Question 1

What Are the Main Functions of a Seat Belt?

Accepted Answer

Let’s look at the five benefits of wearing a seatbelt.  Seatbelts: Make the occupant decelerate at the same rate as the car in the crush. Spread the impact force over the stronger parts of the occupant’s body.  Prevent occupants from colliding with the interior parts of the vehicle. Minimize the risk of being thrown out of the vehicle.  Seat belts are designed to work alongside airbags in modern cars to slow the speed of the occupant and ensure a safer impact with the airbag.

Question 2

Can a Person Share a Seat Belt?

Accepted Answer

No. It’s not recommended to share a seat belt because a single seat belt is only designed to restrain one person. If you share a seat belt, you risk both occupants getting killed or seriously injured in an accident. Small children who share a seat belt when riding on an adult’s lap are at particular risk. They could be crushed between the adult and the seat belt in an accident.

Question 3

How Can I Ensure My Seat Belt Provides Maximum Protection?

Accepted Answer

You must always ensure that the seat belt is firmly adjusted. An improperly adjusted seat belt won’t keep the occupant secure and will increase the risk of head contact with other parts of the vehicle’s interior. In an accident, the occupant may also experience intense seat belt loads when the seatbelt pulls against their body.  You should also adjust the seat belt so that the lap portion is placed across your hips’ bony section, and the sash goes across your mid-shoulder and chest.  As you’ve already learned in our seat belt death statistics, serious injuries are often caused by the lack of a seat belt or its improper use. So, make sure you buckle up properly!

Question 4

Should a Seat Belt Be Worn During Pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is recommended by doctors. Wearing a seat belt during pregnancy remains the most effective way to protect your unborn child and yourself if you get into a car accident. The best way for pregnant women to wear a seat belt is to place the belt’s lap part as low as possible.

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