To minimize injury during most accidents.
Not necessarily. By 1964, Most U.S. automobiles were sold with standard front seat belts; rear seat belts were made standard in 1968. So there were cars sold in 1960 that did not have seat belts.
Charles B. Stoke has written: 'Child safety seat and safety belt use among urban travelers' -- subject(s): Automobiles, Seat belts, Statistics 'Seat belt and shoulder strap use among urban travelers' -- subject(s): Automobiles, Seat belts, Statistics 'Safety restraint use in Virginia' -- subject(s): Automobiles, Safety appliances, Seat belts, Statistics 'Use of child safety seats in metropolitan areas of Virginia during summer 1994' -- subject(s): Child car seats, Traffic safety and children
Different types of belts have many different uses depending on the need. Drive belts are used for an engines's fly wheel. Weightlifting belts are used to support a person when lifting weights. Seat belts are used to protect drivers and passengers in automobiles.
The first state to pass a law requiring the use of safety belts in automobiles was New York. This law, enacted in 1984, mandated the use of seat belts for front-seat passengers. The legislation was part of a broader effort to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Other states followed suit in subsequent years, adopting similar laws.
Robert J Breitenbach has written: 'Paratransit roadeo curriculum guide' -- subject(s): Bus driving, Problems, exercises, Paratransit services 'Baby seats, safety belts, and you!' -- subject(s): Automobiles, Seat belts, Child restraint systems in automobiles
H. Volks has written: 'Einbau- und Anlegeverhalten, Sicherheitsgurte' -- subject(s): Automobiles, Seat belts, Traffic safety
David C. Herbert has written: 'Human measurements and performance in retracting seat belts' -- subject(s): Automobiles
Seat belts are unsafe because they can get stuck in a fire. Throw back someone inside the seat belt. Seat belts can choke people.
Not if they did not come from the factory with seat belts. If they came form the factory with seat belts you are required to wear them.
The 2012 Ford Mustang has a total of 4 seat belts in the vehicle. There are 2 seat belts in the front and 2 seat belts located in the back for the rear passengers.
Neither. Seat belts are generally anchored to the floor of a car.
No, the 1957 Chevy didn't come with seat belts.