Seat Belt Safety: Buckle Up America | NHTSA
WEBLearn about the proper seat belt fit for your child and why your children may not be wearing their seat belts correctly. Front or Back—When is the Front Seat Safe for My Child? All children under age 13 should ride in the back seat for maximum safety.
WEBThe safety benefits of seat belts are clear. Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to prevent death and serious injury in a car crash. Drivers and passengers who buckle up are 45% less likely to die and 50% less likely to be moderately injured in a crash (NHTSA). Who Is Not Wearing Seat Belts?
WEBWhile proven safety technology will help to prevent crashes, seat belts are the first line of defense against injury for an occupant in a crash. According to NHTSA, airbags are lifesavers as well, but they
WEBSeat belts serve as the first line of defense against injury or death for vehicle occupants when crashes occur. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the combination of an airbag plus a lap and shoulder belt reduces the risk of death in frontal crashes by 61 percent, compared with a 50 percent reduction for ...
WEBWearing a seatbelt reduces risk of dying in a crash by up to 45%. Seatbelts are required to be worn by law and typically also by company policy. Regardless of trip distance and duration, seatbelts should be worn any time vehicles are being moved.
WEBAccording to NIOSH, mandatory use of seat belts is the single most important driver safety policy that employers could implement to reduce the number of workers killed or injured in on-the-job crashes.
WEBFrom 2011 to 2015 seat belts saved nearly 64,000 lives—enough people to fill a large sports arena. During a crash, being buckled up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, whereas being completely thrown out of a vehicle is almost always deadly.
WEBinvolves establishing clear criteria for seat belt safety features and assessing the safety records and seat belt technology of potential vehicle models to maintain compliance with seat belt safety regulations.
WEBSeat Belt Safety Checklist. Take this 11 point test to see if you should replace your seat belts. If there are any failed criteria, any evidence that the seat belt was in use during a crash, or if there is any doubt, the seat belt should be replaced.
WEBSeat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of crash injuries by 50 percent. They save lives:
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