What is the first thing you do when you get in a car or take a ride?Of course, it is to fasten your seatbelt.
However, there are still some driverswho have a “laid-back” attitude towards fastening seatbelts,putting themselves at risk.The traffic management department in Luoyangis now exposingtraffic violations for not using seatbelts as required,hoping that all drivers and passengers will take heed.
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So how do you properly fasten a seatbelt?👇👇👇
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How adults should properly fasten their seatbelts
1. Adjust your seating position
The distance between the person and the steering wheel should be such that when both arms are extended, the wrists rest comfortably on the steering wheel; the legs should be bent at about 90 degrees, allowing for better flexibility in case of emergency braking.
2. Adjust the seatbelt
Hold the buckle and latch, slowly pull out the lap belt, ensuring that the shoulder belt crosses over the shoulder, close to the neck, and fits comfortably and snugly against the body. Then, insert the seatbelt buckle into the latch until you hear a click.
3. Avoid hard or fragile objects touching the seatbelt
For example, glasses, pens, or keys in your clothing; also, do not let the seatbelt rub against sharp objects to avoid damaging the seatbelt.
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How pregnant women should properly fasten their seatbelts
1. The lap belt should avoid the protruding abdomen and be placed at the lowest position on the hips, not crossing over the bulging belly.
2. The shoulder belt should also avoid the protruding abdomen, passing from the side of the head across the chest to the side of the abdomen. It should not be too close to the neck but should rest on the shoulder blades.
3. When driving, adjust the seat position to ensure there is enough space between the pregnant belly and the steering wheel, while the seatbelt remains snug against the body.
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How children should properly fasten their seatbelts
Children over 12 years old or taller than 1.4 meters can use seatbelts like adults. If a child is below this standard, there will be a significant gap when using a seatbelt, and a child safety seat must be used.
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Mistakes in using seatbelts
Mistake 1: Being trapped in an accident while wearing a seatbelt
Whether you wear a seatbelt or not, there is a possibility of being trapped in the car during an accident. If you are wearing a seatbelt properly, your chances of staying conscious during a crash are much higher than if you are not wearing one, and of course, your chances of escape are also greater.
Mistake 2: No need to wear a seatbelt at low speeds or short distances
When a vehicle traveling at 40 km/h collides, the force of the body moving forward is equivalent to dropping a 100 kg bag of cement from the sixth floor. Under such impact, the importance of the seatbelt becomes evident. Even if you are traveling slowly, you may be hit by other fast-moving vehicles. Moreover, there is no direct correlation between the distance traveled and the risk of an accident; regardless of the distance, there is always a risk of an accident.
Mistake 3: Rear seat passengers do not need to wear seatbelts
At a speed of nearly 50 km/h, during a frontal collision, a normal adult in the back seat can be propelled forward with a force of up to 3.5 tons. Without the rear seatbelt securing them, it is highly likely that the rear passenger and the front passenger will be in danger.
To most people,the seatbelt is just a strap that can be easily buckled.
But the facts prove
its role in critical moments is undeniable.
Remember, when driving or riding,
always fasten your seatbelt first.
Source: Yiyang Team