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Reasons given... Consider...
9Crashes are rare
events9
36,700 crashes occur every day. The more we
drive, the more we are exposed to 9rare9 events,
even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
9I’m not going far9 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.
9Belts are
uncomfortable9
Safety belts are designed to enhance comfort. If
you are uncomfortable - try different positions for
the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback
which should be as upright as possible; this can
improve comfort.
9I was in a hurry9 Prime time for an accident. Safety Belt Warning
Chime reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle
up.
9Seat belts don’t
work9
Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of
death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars,
and by 60% in light trucks.
9Traffic is light9 Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.
9Belts wrinkle my
clothes9
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
9The people I’m
with don’t wear
belts9
Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more
often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people.
Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate
behavior they see.
9I have an air bag9 Air bags offer greater protection when used with
safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to
inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.
9I’d rather be
thrown clear9
Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40
times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help
prevent ejection, WE CAN’T 9PICK OUR CRASH9.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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