Which safety feature is designed to prevent you from being launched forward in a collision?

• A. Airbags
• B. Seat belts
• C. Forward collision warning system
• D. Anti-lock brakes

Answer: (B)

When a crash happens, your body tends to keep moving forward due to inertia. A seat belt acts like a tether, securing you to the seat so your forward motion slows with the car instead of you continuing to fly into the dash or windshield. This restraint greatly reduces the risk of severe injury by keeping you in place and in the right position for any airbags to help protect you. Airbags provide cushioning, but they can’t restrain you on their own, and warning systems or braking aids don’t directly stop forward movement.