Your vehicle’s seat belt warning chime reminds you to use the seat belt while seated in a moving car. Without this reminder, many people forget or ignore the fact that not wearing a seatbelt can put their lives at risk. However, there are instances when you might not need to…
Wearing a seat belt when you drive is a legal requirement in almost every U.S. state. And in over 50% of the US, passengers must also be wearing seat belts. No matter your state’s requirements, the threat of a car accident should be enough to ensure you repair a seat…
Car accidents are highly stressful on those involved, and it doesn’t help alleviate the stress when your car starts to malfunction. Unfortunately, one common issue that can happen with cars after they’ve been involved in an accident is that their seat belts will lock and jam, preventing you from legally…
You undoubtedly know how easily car seat straps and seat belts get soiled if you have kids or love eating and drinking in your car while on the run. It is easy to miss the vehicle’s seat belt area during car cleaning. A common aspect of overall interior vehicle maintenance…
Like seatbelts and improved crumple zones, airbags are one of your car’s most critical safety technologies—and they continue to be refined by safety researchers every year. Although you probably know that airbags deploy during accidents, it’s common to wonder what exactly causes them to deploy. In this article, we’ll explain…
Undoubtedly, wearing your seatbelt correctly is one of the best ways to stay safe on the road. This is statistically proven: for drivers involved in a front-end collision, studies show that their risk of death is reduced by over 45%. Unfortunately, while wearing seat belts helps make you safer, it…
While most drivers are used to mild winter driving, driving on black ice is another story. This transparent and dangerous type of ice is challenging for even the most experienced driver to respond to. If you live in a location where you might encounter black ice on the road, you’ll…
One of the essential elements of a vehicle is a seat belt since it keeps the driver and passengers safe from the dangers of the road, or at least up to a certain extent that is enough to minimize the damages. However, just like any piece of equipment, seat belts…
Seat belts are the most important safety system within a vehicle. It is intended to prevent any serious injuries in the event of an accident. When an accident occurs, the seat belt tensioner tightens any slack that may be in the seat belt, securing an individual into their seat. This…
“Wear your seat belt.” “Seat belts save lives!” “Buckle up, it’s the law!” You have probably seen these phrases everywhere and so often that it has been engrained into your head. However, have you actually sat and thought about the history of the seat belt or wondered about who to…
