Is it better to fasten or wear a seatbelt?


Is it better to fasten or wear a seatbelt? People not wearing a seat belt are 30 times more likely to be ejected from a vehicle during a crash. More than 3 out of 4 people who are ejected during a fatal crash die from their injuries. Seat belts save thousands of lives each year, and increasing use would save thousands more.


Do flight attendants check seat belts?

Flight attendants check that seatbelts are fastened the old fashioned way - by looking and confirming each passenger has correctly fastened them. There is no indicator anywhere around each seat which indicates as such.