How do seat belts work?

How do seat belts work?

Reed Berry (Driving Expert) gives expert video advice on: Do I have to wear my seat belt? and more...

Seat belts are a restraint system in your car designed to hold you and your passengers in place in the event of a collision or sudden stop. If you are involved in a collision, certain portions of the car will collapse around you. That's known as a crumple zone. The seat belts will hold you within the passenger compartment and keep you safe. So, the car may not do so well, but you will be fine because of the seatbelt. You have to wear your seat belts each and every time you drive, whether you are going on a long trip or a short trip. Wear a seatbelt on even a short trip, because most car collisions happen within 25 miles of your home. I mentioned that to one person, he said he was going to move -- I don't know if that will help.