You must always wear your seatbelt. Did you know that seatbelts have saved millions of lives from disastrous vehicle crashes globally? In fact, it is illegal not to wear one, as not wearing a seatbelt creates unnecessary risks for you, your passengers, and nearby obstacles.
That alone should make you buckle up every time you leave your condo at The Serra Residences, but should you need more reasons, read the rest below.
It Restrains the Body Carefully
Because of a certain force called inertia, your body moves at the same rate as the vehicle’s original speed when it stops abruptly. Seatbelts reduce that forward force greatly, and they prevent you from ejecting from the vehicle itself. Also, the shoulder and lap straps securely distribute the crash forces across the ribcage and pelvis. Vital parts such as the head, stomach, or spine cannot withstand as much violent force as the pelvis and ribcage.
It Prevents Fatal Ejections
Suddenly being thrown from a vehicle during a crash is almost always fatal. Just wearing a seatbelt alone reduces that risk by over 90%, and airbags further cushion the seatbelted driver or passenger, making it significantly safer than not wearing a seatbelt at all.
It Utilizes Airbags
Airbags should never be used as a complete alternative to seatbelts. The main reason airbags were invented in the first place is to softly cushion a restrained person, so these devices cannot safely break the fall of a loose person. Without a seatbelt, the strong and rapid force of the airbags can cause severe injuries and possible loss of life.
It Protects Both You and the Passengers
Unrestrained passengers can become very dangerous, high-speed, and heavy projectiles during a crash. They can brutally smash into each other and severely injure both you and the passengers inside.
It Maintains Vehicle Control
If a vehicle hits any harmful obstacles and suddenly skids, slides, or spins, a seatbelt can secure you tightly while also keeping the driver safe so that the proper posture keeps you in that specific position to still steer out of danger and brake carefully.
