Should rear seat passengers wear seat belts?
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Not wearing a seat belt in the rear seat not only seriously threatens the safety of front-seat passengers and drivers but also poses risks to the rear passengers themselves. Without the protection of a seat belt, rear passengers can directly impact the front seatbacks during an accident, causing injuries to the nose, arms, and neck. Here is more information about seat belts: 1. Brief description: A seat belt is an active safety device in vehicles. 2. Precautions: Regularly check seat belts for cuts, wear, or looseness. After a severe accident, replace the seat belt. Do not use seat belt clips for convenience; use child safety seats for children.
Of course, rear passengers must wear seat belts—it's no trivial matter. Whenever I drive with friends, I always remind them that rear-seat passengers actually face higher fatality rates in accidents than those in front. Statistics show that in a crash at 60 km/h, unbelted passengers can be ejected like projectiles, with their heads hitting front seats or windshields, doubling the risk of severe injury. Moreover, laws are strict now—in mainland China, rear passengers must buckle up or face a 200-yuan fine and penalty points. I've seen many cases where unbelted rear passengers suffered grievous injuries, leaving no room for regret. Even on short trips or in city traffic, complacency is unacceptable—safety comes first. Once it becomes a habit, fastening your seat belt turns into instinct, protecting both yourself and others. There’s really no reason to hesitate.
