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To prevent the body from striking the steering wheel and windscreen.
The main function of a vehicle's seat belt is to prevent the occupants' bodies from moving excessively in the event of a frontal impact and thus striking the steering wheel or windscreen, or—in the case of rear-seat occupants—the front seats.
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To provide better back support.
To prevent the body from striking the steering wheel and windscreen.
To stop the seat from moving.
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