According to statistics, motor vehicle accidents are the number one leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths, making up close to 45% and more than quadrupling all other causes. Although these statistics can be overwhelming knowing that driving a motor vehicle on a daily basis comes with a lot of risk, an individuals chance of injury can be lowered by following basic rules of safety. The American Trauma Society believes that the injury rate could be reduced …showed first 75 words of 922 total…

…showed last 75 words of 922 total…air bag poses a special risk that outweighs the risk of hitting their head, neck or chest in a crash if the air bag is turned off should also have the on-off switch option. It is important for people to be educated on proper motor vehicle safety, especially on the aspect of air bags, and then to apply it to their everyday behavior such that they prevent themselves and others from unnecessary injury or death.