How To Prevent And Treat A Concussion

Always Wear A Seatbelt

Wearing a seatbelt can prevent the head from striking the window, back seat, or windshield during a motor vehicle accident. Both drivers and passengers should wear a seatbelt at all times while traveling in a car (even in the backseat), and seatbelts should also be worn on buses when available. Children should ride in the backseat of a car, and parents should ensure the seat belt fits the child properly; booster seats may be necessary to achieve this. Both the lap belt and neck strap should be worn. For the proper fit, the lap belt needs to rest across the hips and should not be placed over the thighs or abdomen. The neck strap is meant to touch the shoulder; it should not dig into the neck or be placed on the arm. Some seatbelts can be adjusted to accommodate the height of the user, and all users should ensure the seatbelt is not twisted during wear.

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