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Divided Opinions on seat belt KnowledgeWhile the TikTok video brought attention to a previously overlooked aspect of seat belt design, opinions on its common knowledge status are divided. Some individuals, as seen in the comments, were surprised by the revelation, stating, “Not me passing that button so many times.” On the flip side, there were those who asserted that knowledge of the seat belt button was widespread, with one commenter noting, “I thought we all knew about the seat belt”.
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Amid the social media debate about the seat belt button, it is critical to underline the necessity of seat belts in general. Seat belts are critical in ensuring survival in a crash. In 2021, half of all passenger car occupants injured in collisions were not wearing seat belts. Seat belts are projected to have saved approximately 374,000 lives between 1975 and 2017.
