Protection Provided by Seat Belts

When the vehicle is in motion, the traveling speed of the occupants is identical to that of the vehicle. In the event of a ‘head on collision’ or emergency braking, the vehicle may stop, but the occupants will carry on traveling until they come into contact with a stationary object. This object may be the steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen or something else. A correctly fastened seat belt will eliminate this risk of injury. When the seat belt is worn correctly, it will lock automatically in collision accidents or emergency braking to reduce your speed together with the vehicle, so as to prevent the out-of-control movement which may cause serious injury to driver and passengers. Under the protection of a seat belt, you will have a longer distance and more time to stop moving, and the strongest bones in your body will bear the impact force. That is why it is important to fasten the seat belt correctly. When a minor traffic accident occurs, trying to shore up your body with arms is very dangerous. Even a low speed collision will generate force that arms and hands can not support, therefore, seat belts must be worn correctly during driving.