What is a seat belt?

A seat belt is the primary protection in the event of an accident. In the event of a collision, there is a high risk that the passengers and driver will fly in a certain direction and perhaps even through the car windows. It is therefore of the utmost importance to ensure that all passengers, and drivers, are truly secure and stable. The seat belt should sit close to the body and not on the outer clothing. Unbutton your jacket or similar so that the seat belt really sits against your body. If it doesn't, you won't be stuck properly. What are the different types of seat belts?

• Two-point belt: This is an older model that is a waist belt. It is attached at two points which are the left and right sides of the waist.
• Three-point belt: This is the new variant that is attached to three points, on the left and right sides of the waist and one that sits over the shoulder. The belt that goes over the body should sit as close to the neck as possible. That is, not under the arms or on the shoulder.

On modern cars there are belt boosters, which is a safety system where the belt is tightened tightly when a crash occurs.