Is there any vehicle safety device that can replace the seat belt?

The seat belt and the airbag are designed to work in a complementary manner. Therefore, if occupants do not use the seat belt, the inflation of the airbag can even be dangerous. The seat belt protects vehicle occupants in the event of an accident or sudden stop, preventing them from moving around inside the vehicle or being thrown out, whether travelling at high or low speed. The seat belt can save our lives, so it is vitally important to wear it. The airbag is a very safe passive safety system. It prevents occupants from directly impacting the various elements of the vehicle. Nowadays, front airbags for the driver and passenger, side airbags, roof or curtain airbags, knee airbags, etc. are used. To ensure effective protection and avoid adverse effects, we must bear the following in mind: - It is a complement to the seat belt, so they must always be used together. - It is advisable for the airbag to be approximately 25 cm from the body and never less than 10 cm away. - We should avoid placing objects near the airbag or resting legs on the dashboard. When the airbag deploys, very serious injuries could occur. - When using a rear-facing child restraint device in a seat fitted with an airbag, it must be deactivated.