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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.
Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt
Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase risk of
injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt
Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.
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