It goes without saying that a vehicle’s seatbelts are essential components of its safety system. Having working seatbelts may mean the difference between life and death when it comes to vehicular accidents. Seatbelts may become faulty if they are worn or damaged in even the slightest way. If you suspect…
Despite statistics proving that seatbelts have been saving lives, many people still argue that, in some cases, they’re useless and can cause harm. This is true in the case where, initially, seat belts were only tested on dummies modeled after men. They weren’t tested on women-modeled dummies. This means that…
Seat belts are safety mechanisms that save countless lives. During car accidents, these devices prevent drivers and passengers from being thrown within and out of vehicles. They protect against severe and life-threatening injuries, which is why the law requires people to wear them at all times. Seat belt designs have…
If you were in a car accident because you ignored your seat belt repair requirements and were not strapped in, you might have suffered some avoidable injuries. But does your claim’s value suffer as a result of your failure to buckle up? We’ll go over how not wearing a seatbelt…
As children get older, they are less likely to want to wear seat belts. As a result, parents must provide frequent and visible reminders to their tween children to ensure consistent seat belt compliance. When it becomes a habit that you uphold alongside your child, it will be easy to…
Pregnant women are advised against riding a vehicle because of the stress and dangers of being on the road. Besides being unsure of unexpected physiological symptoms, it can be dangerous to be pregnant and behind the wheel. This risk is present for both drivers and passengers, no matter how safe…
Purchasing used vehicles can save people a lot of money. However, before buying one, it’s crucial to inspect the car well, including the airbag. A deployed airbag means that the vehicle’s module and coveralls have been replaced. It is also a sign that the car needs to have the airbag…
“Riding in the rear seat isn’t as risky as being in the front seat.” Sound familiar? You’ve probably heard this piece before. Not knowing enough physics and road regulations has led to the demise of so many Americans who thought they could get away without a seat belt. The rules…
You’ve probably heard this already as you were growing up: seatbelts are vital in every vehicle. In case there’s an accident or a major collision or whatnot, a seat belt can provide the needed protection in that life and death scenario. In some situations when there’s panic braking involved, having…
When you hear of the term “black box,” you may automatically think of the box inside the airplane that records the communication in the cockpit along with the flight data. However, black boxes also exist in the vehicle. Also called an EDR (Event Data Recorder), these recording tools record what…
