A seat belt is a safety harness designed to secure the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result from a collision or a sudden stop. Seat belts are intended to reduce injuries by stopping the wearer from hitting hard interior elements of the vehicle or other passengers and by preventing the wearer from being thrown from the vehicle.

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Subject: Safety
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Issue # 801 SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES Theme: Safe Driving
February 08 Topic: Seat Belts
What Is Seat Belt:
A seat belt, also termed as safety belt, is a safety harness designed to secure the occupant of a vehi-
cle against harmful movement that may result from a collision or a sudden stop. Seat belts are in-
tended to reduce injuries by stopping the wearer from hitting hard interior elements of the vehicle or
other passengers and by preventing the wearer from being thrown from the vehicle.
Who Invented Automobile Seat Belts:
Mr. Edward J. Claghorn in 1885 was awarded the first U.S. patent for automobile seat belts,