How often do drivers snap in their seat belts? Regardless of how many times we’re reminded to buckle in, only a few drivers remember to do it. Seat belt laws are great in enforcing seat belt safety. Statistics show that more than 15,000 lives in the US are saved every year because of drivers and passengers remembering to...

Seat belts play a core role in automobile safety. It stands to reason therefore that there are a lot of statistics concerning their use and their effectiveness available. This article aims to examine some of this information, bringing to light interesting trends in the use of seat belts. // Who doesn't wear seat b...

Just like there are seatbelt laws for adults, there are those existing for children. Child restraint laws are quite important. This year, 1 in every 5 adults is going to die in a car crash. Kids under the age of 5 have a higher chance of dying in a car crash than in any other scenario. Child restraint seatbelt laws are a v...

Seat belt webbing is that part of a seatbelt that is in contact with the passenger. It receives and softens the shock that occupants receive during a crash. Webbing is designed to elongate under load to absorb energy. During impact, the sudden jerk forward can be incredibly stressing for your body. A seat belt holds the ve...