Why should I wear a seat belt or "passive restraint"?

Why should I wear a seat belt or "passive restraint"?

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

One of the greatest safety features ever invented and ever added on automobiles was the seat belt, also known as a passive restraint. A seat belt keeps the driver and passengers in place, and in the event of a collision, that's where you want to be. You don't want to be thrown around in the car because in a collision, there are actually three impacts possible: the car hitting whatever it's going to hit, your body hitting whatever it's going to hit, and then your internal organs hitting whatever they're going to hit. So, by wearing your seat belt properly, it will save your life. You have to wear a seat belt, even if you're just going down the street.