Fasten Seat Belt or Start the Engine First?

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Fasten the seat belt first. The function of the seat belt is to reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in traffic collisions by minimizing the secondary impact force that poses an internal collision risk. Below are relevant details: 1. Hazards of not wearing a seat belt: In the event of a vehicle accident or emergency braking, a significant inertial force is generated. Depending on the driving speed and the severity of the impact, this inertial force varies, causing the driver and passengers to collide with objects inside the vehicle such as the steering wheel, windshield, seat backrest, and doors, which can easily result in severe injuries to the occupants or even eject them from their seats or out of the vehicle. 2. Introduction to seat belts: A seat belt is a vehicle safety device designed to protect vehicle occupants from harmful movements that may occur during a collision or sudden stop. By properly positioning the occupants, it ensures the maximum effectiveness of airbags and prevents occupants from being ejected from the vehicle during a collision or in the event of a rollover.