6 reasons why you should always put on your seat belt.

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:

1. It keeps you safe and secured inside your vehicle, assuming the car swerves the seat belt hold you in the ideal position.
2. It is required by the law and when caught without a seat belt can attract fine.
3. 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.
4. Pregnant women are more protected when the wear a seat belt.
5. 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.
6. 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.