Wisconsin Equipment practice

• A.They keep you from being thrown from the car.
• B.They slow your body down with your car.
• C.You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt.✓
• D.They should be worn low and snug on the hips and tight across the shoulder.

Why: Safety belts are designed to keep you inside the vehicle and reduce the force of impact during a crash. The idea that they trap you is a myth; being conscious and unhurt makes it easier to escape.

• A.improved fuel economy.
• B.faster tire wear.✓
• C.decreased stopping distance.
• D.all of the above.

Why: Low tire pressure or unbalanced tires lead to uneven contact with the road, causing the rubber to wear down much quicker than normal. This condition also makes the vehicle less efficient and harder to control.