Tailgate Talks are short lessons that can be delivered to small groups of learners outside of a traditional classroom. This listing shows all Tailgate Talks on the subject of safety belt use.
From a physics point of view, what would happen if you or your passengers were not wearing a seat belt and the car was brought to a sudden and abrupt halt by a collision with a big tree? ANSWERS Everyone inside the vehicle will move in the direction of impact until they are stopped by …
Here are some helpful Do’s and Don’ts for seat belts. DO – Wear your shoulder belt snugly over your shoulder and across the center of your chest. DON’T – Tuck a shoulder belt behind your arm or back, or wear across your neck or face. DON’T – Adjust your seat so far back that the …
Did you wear your seat belt when you drove to work today? If you had passengers, did they all buckle up? Watch this 60-second video about the impact during a car crash. Will you wear your seatbelt on the drive home today? Seat belts: Protect drivers and passengers by helping absorb the force of a …
An estimated 9% of Texans are not buckling up, and nearly 1,000 Texans killed in car crashes were known to not be properly restrained in 2014 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Let’s watch this 40-second video of the impact a seat belt can make. Now imagine four close friends or family members in your …
Have you ever been in the car for a short time (ex: backing out of the driveway, going a few blocks to the store) where you don’t buckle up? Before you drive away, do you turn around to make sure everyone in your car has a seat belt on? If you are riding in a …
Listen to this conversation between Carl and his passenger. Does Careless Carl’s story or parts of it sound like anyone you know? Even though Texas is one of only 20 states with seat belt use rates of 90% or higher, in 2014 nearly 1,000 Texans killed in car crashes were known to not be properly …
