6 reasons why you should always put on your seat belt.
Seat belt is a safety belt in a vehicle that is designed to secure the driver or passenger against injury when the vehicle comes to a sudden stop.
Seat belt has been the most effective precaution device in the vehicle.
Some people feel that they do not need a seat belt because it the have an air bag or not traveling a far distance but the fact is that a seat belt should be worn whenever you drive no matter the distance.
Reasons why you should always wear a seat belt:
- It keeps you safe and secured inside your vehicle, assuming the car swerves the seat belt hold you in the ideal position.
- It is required by the law and when caught without a seat belt can attract fine.
- Protects the brain and the spinal cord: If you hit your head in a crash, you will likely suffer a traumatic brain injury. Seat belt bis designed to protect these two critical parts of the body.
- Pregnant women are more protected when the wear a seat belt.
- Keeps your body stable: If you are not wearing a seat belt, your body is likely to move at the same speed as the vehicle.
- It is the best defence against – Road hazard, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers and Impaired drivers.
49% of passenger vehicle occupants were killed in 2019 because they were not putting on a seat belt.
Seat belts are not just part of a vehicle put a preventive measure.
