The following are reasons most often given for not
wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons
given...Consider...
ªCrashes are
rare eventsº
36 700 crashes occur every day.The
more we drive, the more we are exposed
to ªrareº events, even for good drivers.1
in 4 of us will be seriously injured in
a crash during our lifetime.
ªI'm not going
farº3of4fatal crashes occur within25
miles of home.
ªBelts are
uncomfortableºFord 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.
ªI was in a
hurryºPrime time for an accident.Belt
Minder reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
ªSeat belts
don't workºSafety belts,when used properly,
reduce risk of deathto front seat
occupants by45% in cars,and by60%
in light trucks.
ªTraffic is
lightºNearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes,many when no
other vehicles are around.
ªBelts wrinkle
my clothesºPossibly, but a serious crash can do
much more than wrinkle your clothes,
particularly if you are unbelted.
ªThe people
I'm with don't
wear beltsº
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.
ªI have an air
bagºAir bags offer greater protection when
used with safety belts. Frontal airbags
are not designed to inflate in rear and
side crashes or rollovers.
ªI'd rather be
thrown clearºNot a good idea.Peoplewho are
ejected are 40 times more likely to
DIE.Safety belts help prevent ejection,
WE CAN'T ªPICK OUR CRASHº.
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