Things you Should Know About Seat Belt Safety

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Things You Should Know About Seat Belt Safety
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Generally, people do not have enough time to
react when they get into a car accident.
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In such cases, seat belt safety is the only thing
that can save the driver and passengers from
serious injuries and death.
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If you properly buckle up, you can protect
yourself in an unexpected case like a car crash
and this is also the reason why there are no
automobiles are manufactured without seat belts.
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There are some basic yet important things to be
aware of regarding the seat belt safety.
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Do not rely only on airbags
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It is true that whether you own a right-hand or
left hand drive car, your airbags can work even
when youre not wearing your seat belt.
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However, they wont give you the best protection
during a crash as in the event of an accident,
the airbags automatically open when they detect
the impact.
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It takes a split-second for these to open up and
when there is no securing force on you, you will
be thrown into the rapidly opening bag.
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This can severely injure you or even lead to
death due to choking of heart or rise in blood
pressure.
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Properly wear your seat belt
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When you check the car manual or stickers on your
vehicle, you will see guidelines for correctly
using the seat belt.
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You have to follow them and remember to secure
the shoulder belt and the lap belt across the rib
cage and pelvis respectively.
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These are the parts of your body that are most
likely to take the impact in the event of a
crash.
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Ensure that the lap belt is tucked under your
stomach, across the hip and never place the
shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm.
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Right fit of the seat belt
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It is also important to have the right fit to
ensure optimum seat belt safety.
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One of the best road safety tips for long trips
is to ensure that you are comfortably seated.
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In case you want to be more comfortable, you can
talk to the dealer and request extenders.
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You can also use an adjuster if the belt is
loose.
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Remember
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Vehicle technology advancements are improving
safety among drivers and more people are taking
protective driving courses.
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When it comes to road safety tips, it is also
important that you ensure your seat belts are
working fine and doing so can add a lot to your
safety.
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So, when you buy a new or used car, make sure
that the belts are functioning well and if they
are not, get them replaced before you hit the
road.
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