easiest question ever!
2007-02-26 11:41:53 · 18 answers · asked by I think... 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
First it is the law in many localities to use your seatbelt.
Second, if you do have the misfortune to get into an accident, having the seatbelt on will keep you inside the vehicle which is where you will be the safest rather than flying through the air and slamming into the ground, or other immovable objects.
Your body will be held against the seat which will keep you the most secure from whiplash and other injuries if you are hit.
The seatbelt keeps you in front of the steering wheel, which is especially important if the vehicle goes out of control in inclimate weather; you are better able to steer yourself and your passengers to safety.
The seatbelt enables you to stay in the best position for the rest of the vehicles safety
equipment such as airbags and the safety cage to protect you in the case of an accident.
I personally have been in two accidents, one where someone ran a light and hit me in an intersection. I was unhurt, as I was seatbelted. The other I hit a deer, and ended up totalling my car but was only shaken up and had a few bruises because I had my seatbelt on and when the airbags want off, the combination of the two kept me from going though the windshield.
The owner of the auto repair where the car was towed to, before it was totalled out by the insurance company. could not believe that I was not in the hospital with serious injuries. I walked into the auto repair office to find out what was going on with the insurance and reports and all, and he almost fell out of his chair.
I actually also knew a woman who was killed in a rather minor accident, as she was not seatbelted, and ended up going up into the windshield and breaking off the rear view mirror, and the shaft of the mirror went through her skull. Sorry to be so graphic, but I think about that accident whenever I see someone driving without a seatbelt. I happened to know some of the rescue staff at that accident and they said that she would have been fine if she had been wearing her seat belt.
Easiest answer ever! Have a good, and safe night.
2007-02-26 12:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are quite a number of reasons to use your safety belt.
1. IT'S THE LAW!
2. Sets a good example for children.
3. Reduces the risk of you being thrown from the vechile in the event of an accident.
4. Reduces injury in the event of an accident.
5. Reduces the risk of you being killed in an accident.
2007-02-28 12:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jerrie's Daddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nascar drivers wear one, they must know something.
The car body is much tougher than a human body.
The seat belt keeps you inside the tougher car body.
Windshields turn your face to hamburger if you go through one.
In most states its the law now and you can get a ticket for not wearing one.
Notice I placed the health benefits ahead of the law. I started wearing a belt in 1966 before it was a law because I figured the Nascar guys were onto something...
2007-02-26 17:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Harley Charley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. It's a law
2. It saves lives
3. Prevents injuries
4. Police won't stop you for not wearing one.
5. It makes you feel more secure when driving. You may be a safe driver, but you never know what the other person driving will do.
2007-02-26 11:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. protects you from being ejected in a car crash
2. helps you to reduce on getting whiplash
3. it's safe!
4. It's safe and smart to use seatbelt!
5. you would be an idiot not to use a seatbelt every time you get in a vehicle!
2007-02-26 11:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by katherinekimbrough 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Your family will miss you tremendously if you die in a car crash because of not wearing it.
2. You can't realize your long-term goals if you die.
3. You might have been able to walk away from the crash with no hospitalization or doctor's bills if you wore it.
4. Others in the car would follow your example.
5. The extent of your injuries will be less if you wear one.
2007-02-26 11:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) i had a terrible accident back in 1995, i'v ehad 26 surgeries, and if it wasnt for the seat belt i would have been thrown from the car, so i'm here to set an example
2) set an example for your children
3) IT'S THE LAW!!
4) IF YOU GET PULLED OVER NOT WEARING IT, THERE'S A BIG FINE, BECAUSE POLICE HATE TO PICK UP REMAINS FROM PPL WHO DON'T WEAR THEM THAT ARE THROWN FROM THE CAR
5) if you have a air bag in your vehicle it keeps you intact from being pulled into the steering wheel, not to mention, whiplash, and broken ribs, etc...
2007-02-26 14:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the law
It saves lives
It keeps one from being ejected.
It prevents major injuries in an accident
I do not want to pay for your medical bills if you don't use it and end up with half a brain and no use of your limbs.
2007-02-26 11:50:51 · answer #8 · answered by Roll_Tide! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disabled in a crash without one
Its the Law
Set a good example for your children
Other motorists
Death
2007-02-26 17:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First...it's the law...the man say I have to wear one...
2nd....I don't like my head hitting the windsheild...BTDT....9 stitches very lucky.
3rd....Getting ejected doesn't sound like fun at all
4th....Broken ribs and or collar bone on the steering wheel....OUCH!
5th....DEATH.
Wear your dang seatbelt and get over it!
2007-02-26 12:52:58 · answer #10 · answered by Ellwood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋