Reasons given...
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Consider...
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“Crashes are rare events”
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36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive,
the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of
us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.
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“I’m not going far”
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3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.
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“Belts are uncomfortable”
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We design our 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.
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“I was in a hurry”
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Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us
to take a few seconds to buckle up.
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“Safety belts don’t work”
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Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of
death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks.
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“Traffic is light”
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Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes,
many when no other vehicles are around.
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“Belts wrinkle my clothes”
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Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than
wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted.
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“The people I’m with don’t wear belts”
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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.
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“I have an air bag”
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Air bags offer greater protection when used with
safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side
crashes or rollovers.
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“I’d rather be thrown clear”
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Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times
more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR
CRASH”.
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