What is the best way to prevent being ejected in a crash?

• A. Wearing your seatbelt
• B. Keeping your arms outside the window
• C. Standing on the brakes
• D. Wearing a helmet

Answer: (A)

Wearing your seatbelt is the most effective way to stay inside the vehicle during a crash. A properly fastened seatbelt keeps you restrained, so your body doesn’t surge forward or bounce around the cabin. It distributes the crash forces across the strongest parts of your body and helps airbags do their job by keeping you in the correct position for them to deploy effectively. Without a belt, momentum can throw you toward windows, doors, or out of the vehicle, greatly increasing the chance of fatal injury.

The other options aren’t protective in this situation. Keeping arms outside the window is dangerous and increases the risk of severe injuries. Standing on the brakes would not only be unsafe but could lead to loss of vehicle control. A helmet helps in certain types of crashes (like bicycles or motorcycles) but it doesn’t prevent being ejected from a car and won’t keep you inside the vehicle.