Recent Examples on the WebIf kids under 16 are not properly buckled up, the parent or driver could get a fine of $490.—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 Airlines typically advise travelers to do this, and only instruct them to sit down and buckle up during unstable weather.—Angus Whitley / Bloomberg, TIME, 24 May 2024 But, without further ado, buckle up and start your engines as Taylor-Joy and Hemsworth fill us in on everything else to know about Mad Max — from the characters to the deaths to the cars and more — in the video, above, ahead of Furiosa's release on May 24.—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 21 May 2024 The best way to avoid injuries or worse from turbulence is to stay seated whenever the fasten seat belt sign is on, and to buckle up whenever seated on a plane, even if the sign is off.—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 Even reminders to buckle up one’s seatbelt are worthwhile.—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2024 In case of turbulence, the seat belt light will turn on, and flight attendants may come around the cabin to check that everyone is buckled up.—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 If outside: get into a vehicle, buckle up and drive to a sturdy building.—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024 Drive the speed limit, leave plenty of room between your vehicle and the one in front of you and buckle up.—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2024
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