It is critical that when you are driving, either short distances or on
long trips, you should always wear your safety belt. It is also
critical that if you have a passenger, he/she should buckle up as well.
In case of a sudden stop or crash, a safety belt will keep you secured
to the seat, helping prevent injury or death that may occur from you
being thrown from your seat into the steering wheel, dash, or
windshield.
A seat belt can prevent being thrown from a vehicle during a crash.
Many people mistakenly believe it's better to be thrown clear of the
wreckage in the event of a crash, but this could not be further from the
truth. The fact is an occupant is four times as likely to be fatally
injured when thrown from the vehicle.
Did You Know? When you are not wearing a safety belt,
your chances of being killed are almost 25 times higher if you are
thrown from a vehicle in a crash. Safety belts can keep you from being thrown through the windshield,
from being dragged and scraped along the ground, or from being crushed
by your own truck or another vehicle.
Even the BEST drivers need to wear their seat belts!
While good drivers do not usually cause accidents, it is possible that
during your driving career you will be involved in a crash caused by a
bad driver, bad weather, mechanical failure, or tire blowout. Wearing a
safety belt prevents injuries and fatalities by preventing ejection and
by protecting your head and spinal cord.
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