Did you know that seat belts save more than 13,000 lives every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration? That’s a pretty impressive job for a piece of fabric that has come standard with every vehicle manufactured since 1968.
Before you go-go make sure you click your belt, every seat, every trip. It’s a two-second investment in time that literally can save your life.
Make sure you are wearing your belt correctly:
• Your shoulder belt should hit you between your shoulder and your neck. Many vehicles have the ability to adjust the height of your shoulder belt for a better fit depending on your size.
• Wear your shoulder belt across your chest, never tuck it behind your back or under your arm.
• Wear your lap belt across the hips and upper thighs, under your stomach.
• Pregnant women should take extra care on where they place their belt. Check out tips on proper placement at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/pregnant-seat-belt-use.pdf.
To see what the headline is all about, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTjpOOpSn5c.
In 2024 in Iowa, 128 people have been killed in traffic crashes. That’s an increase of two since Friday, June 21. In Iowa in 2023, there were 377 traffic-related deaths. To see statistics published daily by the Office of Driver Services, go to the daily fatality report at www.iowadot.gov/mvd/stats/daily.pdf.
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