1. Facts about Safety Belts
Every year, lots of people get involved in vehicular
accidents. This is the reason why a lot of countries
impose the safety belt law which encourages people
to use seat belts all the time. Seat belts provide the
thin line between life and death and people who
wear them are saved from the dangers in vehicular
accidents.
Such danger involved in vehicular accidents includes
being thrown at the dashboard during high impact
accidents. Moreover, seat belts can also prevent
people involved in car accidents from getting
whiplash which is a condition wherein the muscles
on the neck are stretched beyond normal tension
which often leads to the person experiencing
excruciating pain in the neck region.
Wearing a safety belt reduces the risk of getting
injured during the accident by as much as 50%.
Moreover, 60% of vehicular accidents that involve
2. children are prevented by choosing the right seat
belt. There are different types of seat belts and one
of the most common is lap belts. As the name
implies, lap belts are simple belts that you secure on
your lap. However, there are now seat belts that
come with harness to also secure you in your chair.
Seat belts are made from durable materials but it
does not mean that they don’t wear out through
time. They are made from a composite of materials
including fabric, polyester and nylon. Seat belts need
to be replaced every three or five years to ensure
your safety. There are now lots of replacement seat
belts that are available in the market today but if
you are comfortable with your old seat belt, then
you can contact the manufacturer of your vehicle
and as if they can assist you in finding the exact
same replacement seat belts for your car.
A good safety belt should also come with a durable
latch which helps secure you in place. On the other
hand, it is also important to look for seat belts that
come with latches that are easy to remove just in
case you find yourself trapped inside your car. A
latch that is easy to retract can help save your life if
3. you are faced with an emergency situation and you
need to get out of your car as soon as possible.
On the other hand, there are also different types of
seat belts for different types of passengers in your
car. Thus, you should consider the type of seat belt if
you have senior and young passengers in your car.