Seatbelt safety?

Question

Hi again. i decided to make my project about seatbelt safety. I need some help about why seatbelts are safe. Thanks.

Answer 1

COLLISIONS: Seat belts keep drivers and passengers from being ejected through windows or doors. This is important because your chances of being killed are five times greater if you are thrown from the vehicle.

MINOR CRASHES: Drivers and passengers wearing seat belts are protected from possible injury if caught unaware by a sudden stop. The driver must be secured behind the wheel to control the car. A crash or sudden stop could throw a passenger from the back seat to the front, disrupting the driver.

BURNING OR SUBMISSION: Fewer than 1 per cent of all injury-producing accidents involve fire or submersion. Even in such cases, the chances of remaining conscious in order to free youeself and escape from the vehicle are greatly increased if you are wearing a seat belt.

BELT BREAKAGE: Most belts will not break. However, in a severe crash, if a belt breaks, it has already done its job. You will land with a ton and a half less force.

Answer 2

I'm sure your teacher would not approve of your just popping up on this board and asking others to do all the work for you. Why don't you do some of your own research first, then come back and ask questions about the things you don't understand.

Answer 3

they look cool

Answer 4

Seatbelts are another example of government interference.  I understand the law when there are children in the vehicle.  But, shouln't an adult be able to evaluate the risks and make an informed decision.  The real fear is where will the goverment stop in it's decision to restrain people for the sake of safety.

Answer 5

Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of spinal cord injury? According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Database motor vehicle accidents have accounted for more than a third of all reported cases of spinal cord injury!

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Motor vehicle accidents also account for other injuries to the spine such as whiplash, vertebral fractures and herniated discs. It is not unusual for some spine injuries to become apparent weeks or even months following an accident. Some injuries that appear later may be severe.

Bigger is Not Necessarily Better

Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are everywhere. Some people say they feel safer in a large heavy-duty vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that since 1992 there have been more fatalities involving SUVs and cars than in car-to-car accidents. Although NHTSA attributes this to the differences in vehicle weight and height, they also reported that SUVs are four times more likely to roll over during high-speed maneuvers. It doesn't matter if you drive an SUV, a Corvette, a Honda Coupe or a Mercedes S Class sedan. What does matter is to understand that each vehicle type is designed with a different center of gravity for a particular style of driving.