Are seat belts effective in preventing injuries?
A)No.
B)Yes, but only when driving at low speed.
C)Yes.Correct
According to the World Health Organization, the seat belt is one of the inventions that has saved the most lives. In general, it is estimated that its use can reduce the probability of being killed in an accident by almost half, being especially effective in the event of a vehicle rollover.
Correct fitting of the seat belt is important. The upper part of the strap should be placed over the collarbone, halfway between the shoulder and the neck, while the lower part of the strap should be placed over the hip bones, always below the abdomen.
Not correctly positioning the lower part of the strap can cause the body to slide underneath it and be thrown forward, which is known as the submarine effect.
Correct fitting of the seat belt is important. The upper part of the strap should be placed over the collarbone, halfway between the shoulder and the neck, while the lower part of the strap should be placed over the hip bones, always below the abdomen.
Not correctly positioning the lower part of the strap can cause the body to slide underneath it and be thrown forward, which is known as the submarine effect.