Use Your Seatbelt
There are many safety tips for driving and it is difficult to remember all. A simple and effective start is to always wear a seat belt. A simple belt can safe lives in so many ways. In case of any impact, it spreads the force over a greater area of your body and minimizes your contact with the interior of the vehicle. It also prevents you from being thrown off your vehicle! So your route to road safety starts here.
Facts
Seat belts can reduce the risk of death or injury due to a vehicle collision by almost half.
Safety Tips
Seatbelt Maintenance
Car owners should check the condition of seatbelts in their vehicle as a standard part of vehicle maintenance routine. The following things should be checked:
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The seat belts are not twisted, cut or frayed.
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The buckles are in good working order, engaging and releasing properly.
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The retractors work properly. The seat belt should pull out smoothly and be fully retracted when not in use.
Seatbelt Usage
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Heavy clothing may push the seat belt up over the stomach.
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The belt must not go under the arm because that could result in serious injury in a crash.
Survey Bites
Findings from 2011 AXA Road Safety Survey:
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Respondents rank not using seatbelts as the 6th most dangerous driving habit (75% of respondents).
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28% of them declared to have been engaged in this bad behavior.
Check out the AXA Road Safety Survey to get the full picture!
Join AXA in this prevention commitment to make driving on our roads a safe and pleasant experience for all.
Think Safety, Drive Safely!
