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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing seat 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. 1in4ofuswillbe
seriously injured in a crash during
our lifetime.
ЉI’m not going farЉ 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25
miles of home.
ЉBelts are uncomfortableЉ Seat belts are designed to enhance
comfort. If you are uncomfortable -
try different positions for the seat 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. Seat
Belt Warning Chime reminds us to
take a few seconds to buckle up.
ЉSeat belts don’t workЉ Seat 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.
2009 Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
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