What is the best way to prevent injury from the occupants being thrown around in a vehicle collision?

Securing occupants with seatbelts is the most effective method to prevent injury from being thrown around during a vehicle collision. Seatbelts are designed to keep passengers firmly in their seats, significantly reducing the risk of injury by preventing them from colliding with the interior of the vehicle or being ejected from it. In a crash, the force is immense, and without proper restraint, the human body can easily become a projectile, leading to severe injuries.

While reducing speed can lessen the severity of a collision and avoiding sharp turns might prevent losing control of the vehicle, these actions do not provide the direct protection that seatbelts offer during an impact. Similarly, while airbags are a safety feature that can help mitigate injury, they are intended to work in conjunction with seatbelts, not as a sole means of protection. Therefore, using seatbelts provides the best safeguard for occupants, combining both fundamental crash protection and compliance with safety regulations.