More than 50 percent.
(Source: National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course)
50%
Safety belts increase the chance of surviving a collision by 50%.
56%
40
60%
50%
by two times
Wearing safety belts increases your chances of surviving a collision by more than 50 percent. They are designed to restrain occupants during a crash, reducing the risk of serious injury or death. Additionally, seat belts help keep passengers securely in place, preventing them from being ejected from the vehicle. Overall, they are a critical safety feature that significantly enhances occupant protection.
50 %
By more than 50%
olden day cars have no safety belts
General Motors Corp is responsible for replacing safety belts in cars they manufactured if the belts or their installation were faulty.