Seat BeltsWe've all heard the excuse: "should I wear them?" It's not like it's going to protect me", "it's uncomfortable, I'm just going around the corner" or "I'd rather be thrown from the vehicle than be stuck in a seat belt". No matter how good a driver you are or think you are, there are always situations that are beyond your control. Such as bad weather, drunk drivers and road conditions. Sometimes seat belts can be a matter of life and death during an automobile accident. Not only are you required to wear your seat belt every time you get into a vehicle, but it is also required by law in 49 states except New Hampshire. Although seat belts are known to jam and wrinkle your clothes, I believe that wearing your seat belt is beneficial because every fourteen seconds someone is injured in a car accident. Seat belts are not only known for keeping you in place during a collision, but more importantly, they save the lives of vehicle occupants. In 1949, an American automobile manufacturer known as Nash offered two-point seat belts. in their vehicles, ...