[Use of safety belts by drivers and passengers in private cars in Ceské Budĕjovice].
Correct use of safety belts reduces the risk of injuries and death of the crew of private cars during traffic accidents. The objective of the investigation was to assess the prevalence of use of safety belts by drivers and companions in private cars in Ceské Budĕjovice by direct observation. A total of 996 cars were observed and it was found that safety belts were used by 46% drivers and 53% companions on the front seats. Safety belts are used more frequently on roads leading out of town than in the centre of the town.
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Soudnĕlékarské oddĕlení Nemocnice, Ceské Budĕjovice.
D018153:Czech Republic; D006801:Humans; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*