Wear a seat belt on every trip
NHTSA says seat belts are the best defense against dangerous drivers and can help keep people from being thrown out in a crash.
Costsfree · minutes · no willpower needed
Getslarge health benefit
EvidenceB
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What it costs
The few seconds it takes to buckle up before a trip.
What you get
NHTSA says seat belts are the best defense against dangerous drivers and can help keep people from being thrown out in a crash. Wear the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest, and use the restraint for every trip.
Notes
This is U.S. safety guidance. Seat belt protection applies to every trip, including short trips, and the lap belt should rest across the hips rather than the stomach.