{"id":34065,"date":"2021-06-17T05:39:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T05:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/?p=34065"},"modified":"2023-08-24T16:14:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:14:42","slug":"3-seat-belt-statistics-to-always-keep-in-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/3-seat-belt-statistics-to-always-keep-in-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Seat Belt Statistics to Always Keep in Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all been told the importance of wearing a seat belt when inside a vehicle. In fact, a lot of countries make it illegal to drive without a seat belt on.  But despite multiple warnings throughout our lives, some people still don\u2019t make it a habit to buckle up before they drive off.<\/span><\/p>\n

Car crashes happen all the time, and many of these accidents, unfortunately, end up in the loss of life. But some deaths and major injuries could have been prevented if a seat belt was involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have a loved one who just won\u2019t wear a seat belt for their own good, you can present them with these seat belt statistics to help convince them. Sometimes facts, no matter how morbid, could just be what a person needs to wake up and change.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wearing a Seat Belt is the Most Effective Way to Protect Yourself in Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n

Seat belts save lives\u2014and the <\/span>National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)<\/span><\/a> has the facts to prove it! According to them, seat belts are the most effective way to protect yourself in a vehicular accident. <\/span><\/p>\n

Front seat belts have a 45 percent effectiveness, while rear seat belts have 25 percent. It might not seem a lot, but in terms of public vehicular safety, it\u2019s not only the most cost-effective measure but it is also the safest and most effective. <\/span><\/p>\n

Buckling Up Reduces the Risk of Passenger Ejection<\/b><\/h2>\n

During a vehicular crash, passengers can often get ejected out of their seats. According to the <\/span>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a>, you are 30 times more likely to be ejected out of your vehicle in a crash if you are not wearing your seatbelt. Furthermore, the CDC states that three out of four people die from injuries sustained when ejected. <\/span><\/p>\n

Using Seat Belts Reduce Your Risk of Death in an Accident<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are some more statistics that support the use of seat belts. In 2017, the NHTSA estimated that seat belts saved around 15,000 lives. Additionally, wearing front seat belts lower the risk of death by 50 percent, while rear seat belts reduce it by 45 percent. The NHTSA also states that nearly half of the people who died in vehicular accidents were not wearing their seat belts. They also calculate that three out of five people would have survived a car accident if they wore a seat belt.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n

Seat belts save lives. And we have the statistics to back it up. The probability of getting into a car crash every time you drive might be low, but the possibility is still out there. It\u2019s undoubtedly better to be prepared and diligently practice the proper safety precautions. <\/span><\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t just apply to drivers. Always make it a habit to secure your seat belt when getting into a vehicle. And if you\u2019re driving, make sure to remind your passengers to buckle up before you drive off. Vehicular safety is no joke, and the difference between life and death could be as simple as a seat belt.<\/span><\/p>\n

One way to keep safe on the road is to ensure all your seat belts are functioning. For <\/span>seat belt repair in Westfield<\/span><\/a>, you can trust Safety Restore to keep you safe on the road. We also offer airbag module reset and webbing replacement services. Contact us now!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all been told the importance of wearing a seat belt when inside a vehicle. In fact, a lot of countries make it illegal to drive without a seat belt on.  But despite multiple warnings throughout our lives, some people still don\u2019t make it a habit to buckle up before…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,1150],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-sr-removal"],"yoast_head":"\n3 Seat Belt Statistics to Always Keep in Mind<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Seat belts save lives. And we have the statistics to back it up. 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