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The cabin of your car or truck is designed to absorb impact and keep the occupant area fairly stable. By wearing a seat belt you will be held in place in the cabin and greatly improve your chance of survival. If you are in an accident not wearing a seat belt you will be thrown around inside the car sustaining many more serious "crashes" inside the vehicle or, you could be thrown out of the vehicle into oncoming traffic or even be squashed by your own car. You might ask yourself this question. Would you ever go flying in a high powered military jet and not buckle up? Of course not. And yet, there is nothing going on inside that jet that is any more violent than a car crash.
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Do back seat passengers need to wear a seat belt?
People need to wear seat belts in the back because they could be thrown out the window if in a car accidentAdded: 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.
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.
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.
How does newton's first law of motion apply to the importance of wearing your seat belt?
Newton's first law of motion states that an object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. In the context of wearing a seat belt, the seat belt provides the external force needed to prevent you from continuing to move forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision, helping to protect you from serious injury or ejection from the vehicle.
Will an airbag go off with out a seat belt on?
Yes it will! There is a sensor under the seat (passenger side) that senses the weight of a person in the seat. The Air-bag systems also have a sensor in them that detects sudden impact in specific directions. However - air-bags are designed to be used in conjunction WITH a seat-belt. The idea is - under rapid deceleration, the seat belt locks and the air-bag simultaneously deploys.
Why do you need wear a seat belt?
The law says you must wear a seat belt, otherwise you will get a ticket.
Do astronauts need to wear a seat belt?
Yes, astronauts wear seat belts.
Does the back seat passenger have to wear a seat belt?
Yes everyone in a car has to wear a seat belt.
Why do you need to wear seat belts?
Wearing a seat belt has been reported to save more lives in an accident than wearing no seat belt.
Is it a misdemeanor to NOT wear a seat belt in Kansas?
No it is not a misdemeanor to not wear a seat belt in Kansas it is a infraction.
Should the driver and any one over six years old wear a seat belt when in the front seat?
Yes, the driver and anyone over six years old should wear a seat belt when in the front seat of the car. A child might need a booster seat or might need to ride in the back of the vehicle depending on the seat belt style.
How do you turn off the seat belt light?
wear a seat belt.
2008 E350 seat belt alarm - how do you disable it?
Wear the seat Belt !
What is the reason that we need to wear a seat belt in the car?
Seat belts are extremely important, as they protect you in the case of a crash, so you don't lurch forward, etc. and injure yourself. Every passenger is required to wear a seat belt by law.
Seat belt or not?
Always wear a seat belt because if you don't you can easily die.
How do you turn off seat belt chime in a 08 endeavor?
Wear your seat belt
Is there any reason to wear a wide belt?
There are many reasons why one would want to wear a wide seat belt in a car when driving. The biggest reason why one would wear a wide seat belt is if they were too fat for a normal seat belt.
