Should You Wear a Seat Belt in the Back Seat of a Car?

[Amy]

Sitting in the back seat of a car without wearing a seat belt not only seriously threatens the safety of the front-seat passengers but also poses a safety risk to yourself. In the event of an accident, without the protection of a seat belt, back-seat passengers may directly collide with the front seatbacks, causing injuries to the nose, arms, or neck. The correct way to use a seat belt: 1. Regularly check the condition of the seat belt, and replace it if damaged; 2. The seat belt should be worn across the hips and chest, forming a horizontally placed V-shape over the pelvis and ribcage. It should be used by one person only—sharing is strictly prohibited—and should not be twisted; 3. Avoid placing the seat belt over hard or fragile objects, such as phones, glasses, or pens in pockets; 4. When the seat is unoccupied, retract the seat belt into the retractor and store the buckle in its designated position to prevent it from hitting other objects during emergency braking; 5. Do not recline the seatback too much, as it may affect the effectiveness of the seat belt. Ensure the buckle is securely fastened to prevent it from coming loose under external force and failing to provide protection.