Do You Wear Your Seat Belt?

All drivers should be in the habit of wearing their seat belts at all times.

All people driving or riding in cars should be in the habit of wearing their seat belts at all times.

Why? These simple safety devices prevent injuries from accidents. Research shows that people are more prone to serious, life-threatening injuries if they are not wearing seat belts. What's more, they can save the lives of drivers and passengers.

Seat belts should be comfortable. For an adult, the proper way to wear one is as follows:

• The lap belt must fit low and snug across the hips or pelvis, not on the stomach area.
• The shoulder belt should come over the middle section of the collar bone, away from the neck, and should cross over the breastbone (sternum); the belt should be snug across the chest.
• The shoulder belt should never be behind the back or under the arm. It can be adjusted on the side pillar to improve fit.
• You must wear a seat belt at all times, even if your car has airbags.

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