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Driving Tips > The 60-Second Driver
Seatbelts
In a collision,
three things can happen very quickly:
• your car collides with another vehicle or object,
• you collide with the inside of your car, and
• your organs collide with the inside of
your body.
That's why it's essential to wear a seatbelt.
A crash at a speed of 50 km/h produces an impact on your body equivalent to falling from a three story building. If you're not wearing a seatbelt during a roll-over accident, your chances of being injured or killed are even higher.
During a collision or roll-over, a seatbelt keeps you in your seat, cushioning the stopping motion and reducing the effects of secondary impacts. Seatbelts also distribute the impact force over your shoulders, hips and ribcage.
Airbags do not replace seatbelts. A seatbelt allows you to hit the airbag while it's deflating--without a seatbelt, an inflating airbag can hurt you.
And seatbelts that are twisted and not operating freely can result in a more serious injury.
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