The following are reasons most often given for not wearing seat belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
⬙Crashes are rare events⬙ 36,700 crashes occur every day.
The more we drive, the more we are
exposed to ⬙rare⬙ events, even for
good drivers. 1in4ofuswillbe
seriously injured in a crash during
our lifetime.
⬙I’m not going far⬙ 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25
miles (40 km) of home.
⬙Belts are uncomfortable⬙ 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.
⬙I was in a hurry⬙ Prime time for an accident. Seat
Belt Warning Chime reminds us to
take a few seconds to buckle up.
⬙Seat belts don’t work⬙ Seat belts, when used properly,
reduce risk of death to front seat
occupants by 45% in cars, and by
60% in light trucks.
⬙Traffic is light⬙ Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes, many when
no other vehicles are around.
⬙Belts wrinkle my clothes⬙ Possibly, but a serious crash can do
much more than wrinkle your clothes,
particularly if you are unbelted.
⬙The people I’m with don’t
wear belts⬙
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.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2011 Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
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