Seatbelts

"In Washington State it is illegal to drive or to be a passenger without properly wearing seat belts or using child safety restraints" (2-6). Seatbelts, we all know we have to wear them but we all know sometimes we ignore these basic safety precautions. I want to be alive for a very long time, and I know driving is a dangerous activity; many people die every year because of it. I am now here continuing my adventure learning how to be safer on the roads.
The book says that buckling up correctly is the most effective thing you can do if you get in a crash; not the mention ITS THE LAW (2-6). Here the book says to correctly buckle up:

Proper Seatbelt

• "Put the shoulder belt across the middle of your chest and away from your neck.
• Adjust the lap belt across your hip bones below your stomach.
• NEVER put the shoulder belt behind your back or under an arm" (2-6).

This is wrong because its touching my neck

I first tried putting on the seatbelt without actually thinking about what I was doing, just as I would naturally put it on. And I think I might not be safe just following my first sense. So then I tried putting on my seatbelt again, this time, following the book.



Seatbelt loose around the waist

I would definitely recommend thinking about seatbelts and making sure your family understands the importance of having a seatbelt in the first place. I notice I don't only feel safer, but more comfortable in the car

What is your opinion or previous experience with seatbelts?

 

 

Source: Department of Licensing: Washington Driver Guide