If you are not wearing the seat belt correctly, can it affect the consequences of an accident?
Active and passive safety
Explanation
Seatbelt and severity of injuries
- In a collision, **inertia** occurs: the body continues to move and can hit the interior or be ejected.
- The seatbelt **reduces deceleration**, **distributes forces** to the strong areas of the body, and **prevents ejection** from the vehicle.
- If not properly secured or used, it **increases the risk of serious or fatal injuries** for all occupants.
Conclusion: wearing the seatbelt properly fastened and adjusted **significantly reduces** the severity of injuries in an accident.
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