Although regarded as lifesavers today, seat belts weren’t always mandatory. They are car accessories that have only been mandated in the late 1960s, and the actual effects of the laws in question were only implemented in the 1980s. Before that, being confined to the car seat wasn’t deemed as necessary…
Seat belts are more commonly known for saving your life rather than injuring you during a collision. While it is true that they help stay in your seat during a car accident and lessen the likeliness of impending death when hitting another vehicle, the sudden lunges that motion of a…
When your car comes into collision with another vehicle or a hard surface, a series of different automatic inputs from your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) will trigger. Your seat belt sash will automatically tighten, forcing you in place to prevent you from launching off your seat. Next, your car’s airbag…
There are many road rules and laws. Some of the most important types of rules are those that govern the safety of the driver and passengers riding in the motor vehicle. Drivers need to ensure that they will be safe behind the wheel, even if unexpected things may happen. Many…
There is a reason that car manufacturers have included airbags in the default design of cars. Over 1 million people die each year as a result of car accidents. This is why the need for having working airbags in a vehicle is of utmost importance. While there is no question…
An airbag system plays a crucial role in any modern vehicle. Should you suddenly be involved in a collision with another car or a guard rail, this system automatically activates by deploying the airbag as a cushion to your body. It will then protect your body and keep you safe…
In 2019, 22,215 people were killed in vehicular accidents, and 47% of those people were not wearing seat belts. By estimates, 14,955 lives were saved by seat belts in 2017 alone. Considering the number of accidents every year and how many of those are made worse by not wearing a…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says only 6.3 percent of U.S. adults do not wear seat belts most of the time. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, unrestrained occupants still account for half of the car crash deaths. What’s more, gender seems to be a…
Almost everyone is accustomed to seeing and wearing seat belts in modern vehicles. Because of this, some individuals tend to take this safety feature for granted. While some don’t bother to check if they are working properly, a few others don’t even wear them. You must understand that these seat…
The automobile industry has gone through rapid development and innovation over the past years. We’ve seen everything from electric cars to cars that can hit speeds that were initially thought to be impossible. And while all of these technological advancements are impressive, there’s one invention that doesn’t get recognized enough:…
