Lviv: buckle up! The seat belt saves lives!
Unfortunately, many drivers hit the road, forget about elementary safety rules. Someone deliberately ignores these rules, believing that the use of a seat belt – “ineffective” and “inconvenient”. And someone just in a hurry and don't want to spend a few extra minutes to buckle up and to remind passengers. What might be the consequences of such levity? According to experts, securely fastened the safety belt firmly holds the person in the seat and, in the event of an accident, prevents the collision with a solid interior. As research has shown, the use of safety belts reduces the number of injuries in an accident in 62-75 %. The risk of death in frontal collisions for drivers who are buckled up, reduced in 2,3 times, if you roll-over vehicle – 5 times, and in the event of a side impact – 1.8 times. The use of seat belts is vital for passengers and cars. According to statistics, the risk of fatal consequences in traffic accidents in a frontal collision for passengers who are buckled up, 9 times less than those who ignored the remedy. So, sitting behind the wheel, mandatory’sure to buckle up, and may your trip be safe! Department of management of preventive activities General Directorate of National police in the Lviv region Photos www.sai.gov.uaÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
