The document discusses the importance of seat belt safety. It notes that seat belts are the most effective means of reducing fatalities and serious injuries in crashes, as they keep passengers securely in place during impact and prevent ejection from the vehicle. The document provides tips for properly wearing seat belts as well as common misconceptions about seat belt safety. It emphasizes that seat belts should be worn by all passengers on every trip, regardless of distance or location, to maximize protection in the event of a crash.
1. Seatbelt Safety One Of The Most Overlooked Safety Items On Automobiles Is The Seat Belt!
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5. The pictures illustrate what can happen in an accident. Your car stops, but you keep on going at the same speed you were traveling until you hit the dashboard or windshield. At 30 mph this is like hitting the ground from the top of a three-story building. If you were struck from the side, the impact could push you back and forth across the seat. Belts and straps keep you in a better position to control the car.
![Safety Belts ,[object Object],Seat belts are still the MOST effective means of reducing fatalities and serious injuries in a traffic crash. In fact, seat belts save over 10,000 lives in America every year.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)