Buckle Up, Tennessee

Seat Belts Save Lives:

*In Tennessee from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025:

An unbelted driver was 3x more likely to be injured in a crash than a properly belted driver.

 An unbelted driver was 45x more likely to die in a crash than a properly belted driver.

The unbelted driver in a crash was 2x more often a man than a woman.

Tips for Arriving Safely to Thanksgiving

1. Make sure to buckle up because it is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.

2. Never place the lap belt over or on top of your belly.

3. Place the shoulder belt across the middle of our chest and away from your neck.

4. Never put the shoulder belt behind your back or under an arm.

5. Buckle up through all stages of your pregnancy to protect yourself and your unborn child in a crash.

Tips for Arriving Safely to Thanksgiving

1. Make sure to buckle up because it is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.

2. Never place the lap belt over or on top of your belly.

3. Place the shoulder belt across the middle of our chest and away from your neck.

4. Never put the shoulder belt behind your back or under an arm.

5. Buckle up through all stages of your pregnancy to protect yourself and your unborn child in a crash.

When You Buckle Up, Thanksgiving is Full of