A
five-point harness is a form of
seat belt that contains five straps that are mounted to the
car frame. It has been engineered for an increase of safety in the occurrence of an
automobile accident. As a result, this form of seat belt has been mandated in the race car competition of
NASCAR. This was an invention made mandatory to have due to the high velocities involved in the sport. Along with the design of the seat belt, helmet straps have been designed to increase the safety of the driver. This invention has also been used to secure infants and young children in
child safety seats.