Studies show that properly wearing a seat belt:

Studies show that, when worn properly, safety belts greatly reduce your chances of being seriously injured in a crash. Seat belts are 60 to 70 percent effective in preventing fatalities in auto crashes.

• Increases the chance of fatality in a crash.
• Reduces damage to your car in a crash.
• Reduces the risk of serious injury in a crash.
• All of the above.