When you look at the modern seat belts equipped in all vehicles today, it is easy to understand how they save hundreds of thousands of lives on the daily. They are made of durable material, have multiple mechanisms controlling retraction and buckling, and fit firmly against the lap and shoulder…
Ever wonder why they say “seat belts save lives”? You probably know that seat belts are important, but maybe you don’t know all the reasons why. Let me tell you some of the explanations below. First off, failing to wear a seat belt can result in getting ejected out of…
Do you want to know of a few tips to keep your car driving—and riving well—for years to come? Simply follow the tips below and practice them often. Although these tips are simple, if followed devotedly, they can go a long way in keeping your car working like new even…
That annoying sound you may hear when you are not buckled in is not their just to annoy, but to notify you of an important thing you should be doing: buckling in. The vehicle knows whether or not you are buckled in through the use of sensors or switches. A…
As can be anticipated from many years of use, there are a ton of things that can go wrong with a seat belt. One of the main problems people face is having a safety belt that will not pull out. If you are experiencing this same issue yourself, read on.…
We have all seen the stories in the news: another parent unintentionally leaves his or her child in a vehicle on a hot day, and tragically, the child dies. The technical term is Vehicular Heatstroke, or broadly, hyperthermia. Most parents do not think this will happen to them, and usually,…
While most people wear seat belts, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one in seven people still do not wear seat belts. Other sources estimate that number to be closer to one in five people of 20% vehicle occupiers. Therefore, many still risk injury or death when not…
