SD and TJ Reflective Seat Belt Covers
If you, as a driver, could reduce the risk of death in a crash by up to 45%, would you do so? [2]
What if you could assure anyone who travels in your vehicle that if a crash were to occur, they
had a 99% chance of not being catapulted out of the vehicle? [2]
Seatbelts have been in use for decades and their ability to prevent deaths have long been
proven. This is true for two reasons:
1. Seat belts were designed so that, when worn correctly, crash forces from an accident
are spread across the shoulder, rib cage and pelvis, which are the stronger bony parts of
the body.
2. The highest cause of death or serious injury when crashes occur is when occupants are
ejected from the vehicle. Seat belts prevent this from happening by holding occupants in
place.
So, while minor injuries may occur when wearing a seat belt, serious injuries are far fewer, and
many lives are saved through their use. It is true then to say that seat belts are the most
effective vehicle safety device, don’t you think? [8]
Trucks are intimidating, or frustrating. I think it depends on the mood of the drivers around
trucks that determines which is true at that time. Either way, reckless driving can ensue,
endangering the lives of the people in the truck. Remember the human in the vehicle is not as
invincible as the vehicle. So for truck drivers to wear a seat belt does make a difference in the
extent of their safety, especially when only 20% of truck drivers actually wear seat belts with
only 11% of their passengers following suit. [3]
Between day driving and night driving, night driving is riskier. There are a few reasons for this,
but a major one is that the capability of the human eye is greatly diminished at night. This also
means that, in the event of a vehicle accident, reaction times are drastically reduced. After all,
how do you react and adapt to something you can’t see? [7]
In the case of truck drivers, this risk is higher. The bigger the vehicle, the slower the reaction
time. This fact is unaffected by the skill of the driver.
It is therefore important that either truck drivers are visible at night or that they stick to driving
during the day. While the latter is highly unlikely, the former has a solution.
Reflective wear is used in a vast number of industries to promote safety. Why not in the trucking
industry?
SD and TJ Suppliers’ reflective seat belt covers combine the benefits of a seat belt with that of
reflective gear. This includes:
● Decreased likelihood of serious injury or death. [2]
● Driver visibility during the night. [6]
● A constant reminder to the driver that they are “working in a potentially sensitive
situation” [5]
The reported road fatality rate for South Africa is 23.53/100 000. This is high compared to the
global average of 17.47/100 000. [4] Driving responsibly and ensuring that you as a driver are
visible at night is essential to decreasing this rate.
Buckle up and be seen.
Stay alive and save lives.
Come to SD and TJ Suppliers.
https://www.iihs.org/topics/seat-
belts#:~:text=Worn%20properly%2C%20seat%20belts%20are,risk%20of%20injury%20and%20
death. [1]
https://safelyhome.westerncape.gov.za/road-
safety#:~:text=The%20law%20requires%20that%20all,being%20ejected%20in%20a%20crash.
[2]
https://carinsurance.arrivealive.co.za/why-should-you-wear-a-seatbelt.php [3]
https://www.supaquick.com/blog/can-seatbelts-save-you-in-a-car-crash [4]
https://www.hi-viz.com/blogs/safety/7-benefits-of-reflective-vests [5]
https://aboutworkwear.co.za/blog/workwear/reflective-clothing-keeps-you-safe [6]
https://www.arrivealive.mobi/safe-driving-with-trucks-at-night [7]
https://truckandfreight.co.za/the-best-safe-driving-tips-for-truck-drivers/ [8]