Seat belts.

Update : My colleague, which was the driver in the accident is slowly recovering. Most probably he will recuperate within 3 months. Just to inform you all here, his ear was nearly severed by the seat belt. Even the driver's airbag did not manage to stop his jaw being smashed into the steering wheels.

I have been pondering on seat belts. Thanks to HL. Well... I will think about the airbag later.

Yes I agree, that seat belts do save life. However, users should be educated on the right way of usage. Or is there such thing of using seat belts the right way?

First of all, how can I confirm this? In some cars, the airbag will be activated only if seat belts are worn? Therefore, if you are not using your seat belts, and you are involve in an accident, the air bag will not function. Please read your car manual. It seems that one of my colleague's sister was killed in an accident and the airbag was not activated. The family tried suing the car manufacturer, however was told that the airbag will only be activated if seat belts are worn. Their case was thrown out.

Now on seat belts matters. I have been pondering....

a) Kids have difficulty using the standard seat belts. We are not talking about babies or toddlers here.
b) How about pregnant ladies?
c) Why are seat belts like condoms... one size fits all? Hehehe... cant help using that phrase to keep you people excited!

I realised on the higher end automobile the seat belts can be adjusted to the body frame of the driver or passenger. Now, do not talk about those expensive airbags. I think all car manufacturer should have a better design seat belts that have more safety features and standards. That is why I said in my previous posting, seat belts are not safety belts......

Let us not talk about kids or pregnant ladies, even ordinary drivers in a normal car, the seat belts can be more harmful in an accident not exceeding the driving limit. If you notice, the seat belts in your car is fastened to the wall of your car in a standard position and height. So some of you will realise that the seat belts is actually just behind your right ear for the driver. Just imagine you in a collision not exceeding the speed limit. What do you think will happen? Chances are for those that is shorter, you will end up with half if not all of your ear cut off!

Just my two cents worth.... car manufacturers should produce better safety seat belts for the drivers and passengers. If they can be proactive, they should also produce specially designed seat belts for kids and pregnant ladies.....