Modern vehicles come with advanced safety features like backup cameras, tracking devices, and tire pressure monitoring systems, but one thing remains the most important and effective in keeping people safe: the seat belt. Here are some statistics that expound on the importance of seat belts: 50 percent (17,000) of the…
There is a seatbelt feature that many automobiles have in common, whether they have racing bucket seats, opulent leather interiors, or total fabric seats built to endure your dog. Except for the driver’s seat belt, all seat belts include a fabric loop at the buckle. Why is this? Suppose you…
Many of us aren’t strangers to jammed or broken seat belt buckles. When getting into the car on your way to work, it can be incredibly inconvenient to discover your seat belt isn’t working as it should! Before you give up and get on the road anyways, remember that these…
It’s a known fact that a seat belt will help reduce the risk of injuries of a driver or passenger should they be wearing one during a car accident. This knowledge can be pretty helpful and empower car owners to keep their seat belts in good condition. However, there’s a…
Millions die in road traffic accidents, as confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO), stating that 1.35 million people die in car accidents yearly worldwide. In the United States, approximately 38,000 people die annually in motor vehicle crashes. Many of them were unfortunately not restrained at the time of the…
Seat belts provide all drivers and passengers with maximum protection. In the event of an accident, seat belts are designed to absorb impact energy and reduce a passenger’s deceleration. This means that wearing a seat belt significantly reduces the risk for severe accidents and fatal injuries! Every car is fixed…
Not putting on a seat belt is an automatic point deduction in any driver’s license test. This highlights simply how crucial it is to wear a seatbelt when you hit the road! But even though wearing a seat belt has been a constant reminder in society, whether it’s been a…
Environmental conditions are some of the leading causes of car accidents. Inclement weather can cause vehicles to lose traction, especially on paved roads. The increased difficulty in steering and maneuverability puts you at risk of different conditions from minor fender-benders to all-out rollovers. It’s best to ensure that your car’s…
Ever since they became mandatory in 1968 via legislation, seat belts have become a mainstay in all cars legally allowed to ply the nation’s roads. Almost every state even has some form of seat belt law, which makes the wearing of seat belts while driving legally required! In most states,…
Seat belts are among the most important safety features in cars to be invented in the last 50 years. In a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017 along. In that same year, 47% of people who met their death…
