seatbelts

Buckle before driving

Seatbelts is the plural of seatbelt, the strap that secures a passenger to a vehicle seat.

Seatbelts save lives in collisions by preventing occupants from being thrown forward or ejected.

Fasten your seatbelts is both practical instruction and figurative warning that a bumpy ride lies ahead.

safety

restraint

Control over impulses

collision · impact · safety · buckle · latch · harness · secure · fasten · click · strap

design

webbing

Tough woven strap material

anchor · adjuster · three-point · nylon · polyester

vehicle

car

Wheeled motor vehicle

bus · taxi · backseat · headrest · dashboard · cockpit · cabin · passenger · driver · booster

idiom

buckle up

Secure your restraint

prepare · warning · announcement · captain · flight attendant

regulation

law

Binding principle or regulation

  • mandateFormal authoritative directive
  • fineAcceptable in quality
  • ticketEntry permit slip

enforcement · compliance · requirement · legislation · penalty · violation · exemption

Categories
Opposites
SAFETY RESTRAINT vs. LACK OF RESTRAINT

seatbeltsunrestrained

Not held back

unbuckled · unbelted · unsecured · freedom of movement · ejection

passive safety devices

seatbeltsejection

Forced removal from somewhere

airbags · crumple zones · roll cages

safety-promoting vs. danger-promoting behaviors/equipment

seatbeltsreckless driving

Unsafe vehicle operation

drunk driving · speeding · no helmet

Phrases
Family

seatbelt, seatbelted

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G