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…
A seatbelt is exactly what it sounds—a safety device designed to secure the driver or passenger and protect them in case of a vehicle collision. As a driver, you don’t underestimate the use and function of as simple as a seatbelt. If it’s no longer in top shape and working…
No matter how careful you are behind the wheel, anyone can swerve into different road accidents. Whether it’s a fender bender or a fatal collision, one of the single most effective safety features in any vehicle is the seatbelt. With the rising motor vehicle crashes in the US, seatbelts continue…
