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    than half of teens (ages 13-19) and adults (ages 20-44) who died in crashes in 2015 were not wearing a seat belt. (NHTSA)(Safe Kids) Seat belts maybe one of the most important things in cars that people neglect. It's not the point of people should drive safer it's that you have to protect yourself no matter what you don't control other drivers. First, People don’t understand how much safety seat belts provide humans. Newton's First Laws says “ An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion

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    Honors November 19, 2013 Argument Based Essay Seat Belts A seat belt is a restraining device installed in a vehicle to prevent or minimize the force of an injury during a crash (“Seat Belts” 5). Although it is also known as a safety belt, the “safety” part is the key issue that is causing much controversy around drivers, manufacturers, and researchers alike. The main idea around the debate is the fact that although research indicates that when seat belts are used properly they save lives, opponents

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    because they are not secured in their seat properly in a parent’s car. It is very hard for the family when their child has died in a car accident and it is especially hard if it could have been prevented by something as simple as a booster seat. This is a very common problem and it is very dangerous because of all the lives lost. I’ve done a lot of research to prepare for this presentation and I have learned very much about this topic. Kids being without a booster seat can be very deadly even with just

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    by a third vehicle. Both the 27-year-old woman and the driver of the second vehicle died from injuries sustained in the crash. Neither was wearing a seat belt, which, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol, would have made a difference in the crash. Although it can be tempting to go without your seat belt, Tennessee law requires everyone to wear a seat belt. Here are a few things you should know

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    Importance of a Seat belt There are many factors that are included in a vehicle to keep everyone safe. One of these, is the seat belt. Safety comes first when someone gets in a vehicle. Seat belts save the lives of many people everyday. When seat belts were invented, they were put into every vehicle to keep people from flying out a window when involved in a wreck. There are statistics that show that wearing a seat belt decreases the possibility of being injured to the point of death. A seat belt is a

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    Many parents lack education on, or do not fully know, proper car seat use and the consequences of improper car seat safety implementation. Car seat safety is important for children as they face increase risk of injury at certain ages or physical size. The Recommendations According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (n.d.), there are distinct types of car seats that should be used for recommended ages. The recommendations state that parents should also check the seat’s label

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    seatbelt. That student was me. The act of putting your seat belt into the buckle of your seat takes a mere two seconds. Two seconds is obviously a small price to pay if the cost could potentially be your entire life. When drivers and passengers are involved in car accidents, they are more likely to survive if they are wearing a seatbelt. Seat belts save lives as well as they often prevent major injuries. When involved in a serious car accident, seat belts have proven to be effective in saving lives

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    1) I personally would love to pay $500 for a reliable car seat for my child, but that is just not very realistic. I am not quite sure how much a car seat usually goes for, but I would purchase the car seat for $70 with a 30% death rate at 70 miles per hour. First, if you have a child in the vehicle with you and you should not be driving at this speed. Your first priority should be the safety of your child, and driving 70 mph or higher is a dangerous speed that should not be driven with a child in

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    Airbags and seat belts: What is an airbag? A typical airbag is a soft pillow to land against during a car crash. Airbags can be the necessity for saving your life in an accident. It is proven to be a major factor in vehicle passenger safety and survival. Airbags protect the passenger’s head from striking the dashboard and are extremely important in side collisions where a person can still be struck by an object entering the car. Statistics, according to bikersrights.com, show that airbags reduce

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    crash for not wearing his or her seat belt? When you are driving or even riding in a vehicle, buckling your seat belt will decrease your chance of death or serious injury, if you are involved in a severe accident. Seat belts are there regarding to your safety and protection for the prevention of your life being in danger. In 2015, seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 13,941 lives, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Seat Belts np). Recognizing the importance

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