Refraining from seatbelts, even in the local area, is pure recklessness
Even in a collision at 30 km / h, the forces released are so great that you can no longer support yourself with your arms and legs, as can also be seen from the results of crash tests. Therefore, the belt should always be worn – even on short journeys in the local area. “Many drivers argue, however, that they only drive in the local area or on routes that are well known to them without a seatbelt”, explains Nosé. However, according to Statistics Austria, almost two thirds of all accidents happen in the local area. “Not buckling up there is pure recklessness. And especially on well-known routes, you tend to drive more carelessly because you think you know every inch. ”Unfortunately, too often, the fact that there can always be an unforeseeable dangerous situation is overlooked.