If... Then...
The driver’s seat belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...
The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
The purpose of the BeltMinder is to remind occasional wearers to wear
safety belts all of the time.
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”
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.
“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds
us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
“Seat 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.
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