The protective role of seat belts
Properly worn seat belts keep
occupants in the correct position.
They also help to avoid uncontrolled
movements that can cause serious
injury and reduce the danger of ying
out of the vehicle in the event of
accident.
Vehicle occupants who properly
wear their seat belts will largely
benet from the fact that kinetic
energy is absorbed by the seat belt.
The structure of the front part also
guarantees absorption of the released
kinetic energy. This decreases the
kinetic energy being released and, at
the same time, the risk of injury. This
is why you must put your seat belt on
before you begin driving the vehicle,
even for just a short trip.
Also ensure that your passenger has
buckled their belt. Statistics on trac
accidents have shown that correctly
wearing your seat belt considerably
reduces the risk of serious injury and
increases the likelihood of surviving in
the event of an accident.
Fig. 4 - Drivers who wear their seat belt
properly will not be thrown from the vehicle
in the event of abrupt braking.
Important safety instructions to
use seat belts
– Always wear your seat belt as
described in this section.
– Ensure that it is possible to wear
your seat belt at all times and that
the seat belts are not damaged.
WARNING
• If you are not wearing your seat belt, or
are wearing it improperly, this increases
the risk of serious or lethal injury.
Seat belts provide maximum protection
only if used correctly.
• One same seat belt should never be used
by two people at the same time (including
children).
• Never remove your seat belt while the
vehicle is in movement; otherwise, there is
risk of death.
• The seat belt should not slide over hard
or fragile objects (glasses, pens, etc.), since
this could produce injury in the event of
an accident.
• The seat belt must never be caught,
damaged, or rub against sharp edges.
• Never wear your seat belt under your arm
or in any other incorrect position.
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