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People need to wear seat belts in the back because they could be thrown out the window if in a car accident

Added: In most US states there is no statutory requirement that adult back seat passengers be belted. To be certain of the law in your state contact your local law enforcement agency or office of the DMV.

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Why are passengers thrown forward when a moving vehicle suddenly stop?

Passengers are thrown forward when a moving vehicle suddenly stops due to inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object in motion to stay in motion, so when the vehicle stops suddenly, the passengers continue moving forward until they are stopped by the seat belt or another object.


Do hot air balloons have seat belts?

Hot air balloons typically do not have seat belts for passengers. Passengers stand in a large basket during flight, and the design of the basket and the low speeds at which hot air balloons travel reduce the need for seat belts.


Do we wear seat belts in cars and airplanes to protect ourselves from speed or from acceleration?

We wear seat belts in cars and airplanes to protect ourselves from sudden stops due to acceleration or deceleration. Seat belts help restrain passengers and prevent them from being thrown forward in the event of a collision or sudden braking. Speed itself is not necessarily a direct hazard when it comes to seat belt use, but the sudden changes in motion caused by speed can pose a risk.


What is the definition of inertia and example of inertia?

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. An example is when a moving car suddenly stops, passengers inside the car continue moving forward due to inertia until acted upon by a force, like the seat belt or airbag.


Is inertia the reason that we have to wear a seat belt in the car?

Yes, wearing a seat belt in a car is important because of inertia. Inertia is the tendency of objects to resist changes in their motion, so when a car stops suddenly, your body continues to move forward due to inertia. A seat belt helps to restrain your body and prevent serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

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What does a seat belt do in a car?

A seat belt protects the passengers when you have a car accident.


Do you have to wear a seat belt in the back seat in Michigan?

I think it goes by age. If your 16 and older you don't have to, but all younger have to. Front seat driver and passengers all have to wear a seat belt


Does Hawaiian Airlines Have extenders seat belt for large passengers?

Yes, Hawaiian Airlines has seat belt extenders for large passengers.


What is Missouri's seat belt law?

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.


What the age limit to not wearing a seat belt in the back seat of a car?

In states with seatbelt laws, there is no age at which you can ride in the vehicle without wearing a seatbelt, front or back. All passengers are required to be buckled up. But in some states ,like Michigan, the age to not wear a seat belt is 16 and only in the back seat


What do the passengers usually do first of all?

Fasten seat belt.


Is it permissible for back seat passengers to drink alcohol in the vehicle?

No, it is illegal for back seat passengers to drink alcohol in a vehicle.


Who get tiketed for passengers not wearing a seat belt in Washington state?

both of you.


Why was the back seat invented?

To carry passengers.


Why is the shoulder strap of a seat belt important?

It keeps the driver/passengers back in their seats, to prevent their heads from hitting the windshield, dash, or steering wheel.


Do most people ride in back seat with no seat belt?

yes theiris no reason to wear a seat belt if your i n the back


How many passengers is it legal to carry in the back of a car with only 2 seat belts?

only 2 because everyone must have a seat belt on. it is illegal to not wear a seatbelt even if your in the backseat.