Safe and Economical Driving
Wearing the seat belt correctly fastened in the event of an accident:
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- A Has no influence on the accident's consequences
- ✓ Reduces the risk of death by nearly half
- C Is only useful at low speed
- D Increases the risk of injuries
Why this is the correct answer
The seat belt reduces the risk of death by nearly half in a crash, keeping occupants in their seats and preventing ejection.
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