Which statement about seatbelts is correct?

Which statement about seatbelts is correct?

• A. Wearing seatbelts helps reduce injury in cases of an accident.
• B. Seatbelts are illegal to wear in most driving conditions.
• C. Seatbelts are required only for front-seat occupants.
• D. Wearing a seatbelt guarantees you will not be injured in a crash.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that wearing a seatbelt reduces injuries in crashes. When a collision happens, your body keeps moving at the car’s speed unless restrained. A seatbelt keeps you in the seat, lowers the chance you’ll be thrown into the car interior or ejected, and spreads the crash forces across stronger parts of your body. It also helps airbags work correctly by keeping you in the right position. Because of these effects, wearing a seatbelt greatly lowers the risk of serious injury or death. It doesn’t guarantee you’ll be injury-free in every crash, but it still makes crashes far safer. The other statements aren’t accurate: seatbelts aren’t illegal to wear in driving conditions; many places require them. They’re not only required for front-seat occupants; in most jurisdictions belts are required for all passengers. And wearing a seatbelt does not guarantee you won’t be injured.

The idea being tested is that wearing a seatbelt reduces injuries in crashes. When a collision happens, your body keeps moving at the car’s speed unless restrained. A seatbelt keeps you in the seat, lowers the chance you’ll be thrown into the car interior or ejected, and spreads the crash forces across stronger parts of your body. It also helps airbags work correctly by keeping you in the right position. Because of these effects, wearing a seatbelt greatly lowers the risk of serious injury or death. It doesn’t guarantee you’ll be injury-free in every crash, but it still makes crashes far safer. The other statements aren’t accurate: seatbelts aren’t illegal to wear in driving conditions; many places require them. They’re not only required for front-seat occupants; in most jurisdictions belts are required for all passengers. And wearing a seatbelt does not guarantee you won’t be injured.