Wearing both a shoulder belt and a lap belt increases your chances of surviving a crash by:
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3 to 4 times.
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1.5 times.
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2 times.
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2.5 times.
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Explanation
Wearing both the lap and shoulder seat belts in a vehicle significantly increases your chances of survival in most types of collisions. Seat belts prevent you from being ejected from the vehicle or thrown against other passengers, the windshield, or interior surfaces. Studies have shown that using safety belts also reduces the risk of serious injury during a crash.
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