Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you.
It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together.
There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.
See also:
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your
vehicle. To avoid glare of the headlamps from behind, push the tab forward for
daytime and pull it for nighttime use.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This section is only for people of
adult size.
There are special things to know
about safety belts and children.
And there are different rules for
smaller children and infants. If a
child wi ...