Seat belts
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Seat belts
Why seat belts?
It is a proven fact that seat belts offer good protection in accidents
⇒
fig. 138
. Thus wearing a seat belt is a legal requirement in most coun-
tries.
Seat belts which have been correctly fastened and adjusted hold the
occupants of the car in the correct seated position
⇒
fig. 138
. The belts
reduce the kinetic energy (energy of motion) to a considerable extent.
They also prevent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well result
in severe injuries.
The occupants of a vehicle who have fastened and correctly adjusted their
seat belt, profit to a major extent from the fact that the kinetic energy is
optimally absorbed by the belts. The structure of the front end of the
vehicle and other passive safety measures, such as the airbag system,
also contribute to reducing the kinetic energy. The energy produced is
thus absorbed and there is less risk of injury.
Accident statistics prove that seat belts which are fastened and properly
adjusted reduce the risk of an injury and enhance the chance of survival
in a major accident
⇒
page 156.
It is important that you pay attention to safety measures, particularly when
transporting children in the vehicle
⇒
page 174, “Transporting children
safely”.
WARNING
•
Fasten your seat belt each time before setting off, also when
driving in town! This also applies to the people seated at the rear -
risk of injury!
•
Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the
only way of ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child
⇒
page 158, “Fastening three-point seat belts”.
•
It is important for the belt webbing to be properly routed if the
seat belts are to offer the maximum protection. You can see a
description of how safety belts should be fitted properly on the next
pages.
Note
Please comply with any differing legal requirements when using the seat
belts.
Fig. 138 Driver
wearing seat belt
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