How to Stay Safe on an Airplane With Seatbelts

If you want to be safe on an airplane, your first task should be fastening your seat belt. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, 58 people are injured each year during periods of turbulence because they are not wearing seat belts. Seat belts protect you not only during turbulence but in emergency landings and take-off mishaps. Like most safety devices, using your seat belt properly is essential for it to be an effective safety tool.

Things You'll Need

  • Airplane
  • Seat belt
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Instructions

    • 1

      Untangle any the straps before buckling the clasp. Twisted straps create a narrow edge that can cut through your skin more easily than a flat strap.

    • 2

      Fasten your seat belt immediately after sitting in your seat on the airplane. The only time you should remove your safety belt is when you getting up from your seat to use the restroom. Even if the seat belt light is off, the safest way to fly is by wearing your seat belt whenever you're in your seat.

    • 3

      Pull the adjustable straps until the belt is firmly on your hips. Having your seat belt high and across your stomach can cause organ perforation should the plane suddenly jolt.

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