Seat belt laws require that the belt be worn as designed. If you were not wearing the belt properly, you committed a violation.
17,000 people could be saved per year if a seat belt were worn.
When you are operating it.When you are operating it.
A seat belt is designed to slow the rate of acceleration experienced by a person in a car crash, by absorbing the force gradually instead of extremely quickly (as would occur if the person hit the front of the car). This lowers the chance of major injuries happening.
...save lives and are required by law.
A seat belt.
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As of May 2014, Missouri's seat belt law states that seat belts must be worn by all passengers in the front seat. In the back seat, those younger than 16 years old must wear seat belts.
A seat belt under arm refers to a situation where a seat belt is positioned incorrectly, typically underneath the arm rather than across the chest and lap as intended. This improper placement can reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in restraining a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. It's important for safety that seat belts are worn correctly, with the lap belt across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
the belt is worn and loose change the belt and tension properly
No. That's why many places have laws that seat belts must be worn by each person in a vehicle. I do know people who would have been hurt worse or killed if they had been wearing seatbelts, but that is rare compared to the number of people I know who were saved by seat belts. Myself included. I carry a seat belt cutter so I would not be stuck in a car after an accident. There are some medical conditions where one should not wear a seat belt, but a doctor's note is needed or the fines are hefty, at least in my province. I am sure the first answer should have been started with a NO!No
If the belt is loose or squealing then either the belt is worn out and stretched beyond the ability of the tensioner to keep it tight or the tensioner is defective. Replace the belt and check the tensioner for tension and free turning without noise or side play.