The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
⬙Crashes are rare events⬙ 36700 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 of home.
⬙Belts are uncomfortable⬙ Your Ford safety belts are designed 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.
⬙I was in a hurry⬙ Prime time for an accident.
Belt-Minder威 reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
⬙Safety belts don’t work⬙ Safety 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.
2009 Mariner (mrn)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
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