Which term is a strap that holds a person in the seat?

• A. Sunscreen
• B. Gum disease
• C. Allergy
• D. Seatbelt

Answer: (D)

A seatbelt is the strap that holds a person in the seat. It’s a key safety feature in vehicles, designed to restrain you during movement so you don’t get thrown around or ejected in a crash or sudden stop. The belt works by spreading the crash forces across stronger parts of the body, like the hips and chest, and keeping you anchored to the seat. For best protection, fasten it snugly so the lap portion stays low on the hips and the diagonal strap crosses the chest. It should stay in place across the body—not under the arm and not behind the back. This simple habit greatly reduces injury risk in everyday travel. The other terms don’t describe a strap that secures you in a seat—sunscreen protects skin from the sun, gum disease is a mouth infection, and allergy is an immune reaction.