The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons given... Consider...
Crashes are rare
events36 700 crashes occur every day.The more
we drive, the more we are exposed torare
events, even for good drivers.1 in 4 of us will
be seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
I’m not going far3of4fatal crashes occur within25miles of
home.
Belts are
uncomfortableFord designs its safety belts 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.
I was in a hurryPrime time for an accident.Belt Minder
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
Seat belts don’t
workSafety belts,when used properly,reduce risk
of deathto front seat occupants by45% in
cars,and by60% in light trucks.
Traffic is lightNearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes,many when no other vehicles are
around.
Belts wrinkle my
clothesPossibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
The people I’m with
don’t wear beltsSet 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.
I have an air bagAir bags offer greater protection when used
with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not
designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or
rollovers.
I’d rather be thrown
clearNot a good idea,peoplewho areejected are
40 times more likely to DIE.Safety belts
help prevent ejection, WE CAN’TPICK OUR
CRASH.
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