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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons given... Consider...
ЉCrashes are rare
eventsЉ
36 700 crashes occur every day. The more
we drive, the more we are exposed to ЉrareЉ
events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will
be seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
ЉI’m not going farЉ 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of
home.
ЉBelts are
uncomfortableЉ
Ford 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.
ЉI was in a hurryЉ Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
ЉSeat belts don’t
workЉ
Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk
of death to front seat occupants by 45% in
cars, and by 60% in light trucks.
ЉTraffic is lightЉ Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes, many when no other vehicles are
around.
ЉBelts wrinkle my
clothesЉ
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
ЉThe people I’m with
don’t wear beltsЉ
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.
ЉI have an air bagЉ Air bags offer greater protection when used
with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not
designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or
rollovers.
ЉI’d rather be thrown
clearЉ
Not a good idea, people who are ejected are
40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts
help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T ЉPICK OUR
CRASHЉ.
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