The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons given... Consider...
9Crashes are rare
events936 700 crashes occur every day.The more
we drive, the more we are exposed to9rare9
events, even for good drivers.1 in 4 of us will
be seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
9I'm not going far93of4fatal crashes occur within25miles of
home.
9Belts are
uncomfortable9Ford 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.
9I was in a hurry9Prime time for an accident.Belt Minder
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
9Seat belts don't work9Safety belts,when used properly,reduce
risk of deathto front seat occupants by45%
in cars,and by60% in light trucks.
9Traffic is light9Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes,many when no other
vehicles are around.
9Belts wrinkle my
clothes9Possibly, 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 belts9Set 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 bag9Air 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
clear9Not a good idea.Peoplewho areejected are
40 times more likely to DIE.Safety belts
help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T9PICK OUR
CRASH9.
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