The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Why Wear Seat Belts
Wearing seat belts, and wearing
them properly, is fundamental to
your safety and the safety of your
passenger.
During a crash or emergency stop,
seat belts can help keep you from
being thrown against the inside of
the car, against your passenger, or
out of the car.
Of course, seat belts cannot com-
pletely protect you in every crash.
But, in most cases, seat belts
reduce your chance of serious
injury. They can even save your
life. That is why many states and
all Canadian provinces require you
to wear seat belts.
Important Safety Reminders
Seat belts are designed for adults
and larger children. Children must
be properly restrained in child
safety seats (see page 17).
A pregnant woman needs to wear a
seat belt to protect herself and her
unborn child (see page 8).
Two people should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Do not place the shoulder portion of
a lap/shoulder belt under your arm
or behind your back. This could
increase the chance of serious
injuries in a crash.
Do not put shoulder belt pads or
other accessories on seat belts.
They can reduce the effectiveness
of the belts and increase the chance
of injury.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Not wearing a seat belt in-
creases the chance of being
killed or seriously hurt in a
crash.
Be sure you and your passen-
ger always wear seat belts and
wear them properly.
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