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Yes, it substantially reduces the risk of death.
Yes. The DGT reports that wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of death in a crash by about half. This concerns fatality risk, not the number of crashes, and does not guarantee preventing every injury. Wear it correctly positioned and adjusted.
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No, it practically doubles the risk of death.
Yes, it substantially reduces the risk of death.
No, it practically does not reduce that risk.
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