Most people know the dangers of riding unbelted in a passenger vehicle.
If that car is involved in an accident, any number of things could happen to an unrestrained passenger. He or she could be tossed around inside the vehicle, or at the worst, be thrown out of the car through the windshield. The chances of major injuries or death are high, especially if the vehicle is involved in a high-speed collision or rollover. What most people don't realize is that the same thing holds true for EMS providers who ride unbelted in the back of an ambulance. While all ambulances have lap belts for providers to wear during patient transport, these restrict movement and make patient care virtually impossible.