Which statement best describes how to use seat belts?

• A. Only for the driver.
• B. Only on highways.
• C. Seat belts are not required in urban streets.
• D. To restrain occupants and reduce injury in crashes.

Answer: (D)

Seat belts restrain occupants and reduce injury in crashes. When a vehicle stops suddenly, your body keeps moving at the car’s speed unless something slows you down. A seat belt holds you against the seat, applying the stopping force over a longer period and across stronger parts of your body (hips and chest), which lowers the peak forces you experience. This helps prevent serious injuries and keeps you from being ejected or thrown into the cabin interior. Proper use matters: the lap belt stays low on the hips, and the diagonal strap should cross your chest and shoulder. And remember, everyone in the vehicle should wear a seat belt on every road, not just on highways or for the driver.