The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons given...
Consider...
9Crashes are rare events9
36,700 crashes occur every day.
The more we drive, the more we are
exposed to
9rare9 events, even for
good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during
our lifetime.
9I’m not going far9
3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25
miles of home.
9Belts are uncomfortable9
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.
9I was in a hurry9
Prime time for an accident. Belt
Minder reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
9Seat belts don’t work9
Safety belts, when used properly,
reduce risk of death to front seat
occupants by 45% in cars, and by
60% in light trucks.
9Traffic is light9
Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes, many when
no other vehicles are around.
9Belts wrinkle my clothes9
Possibly, but a serious crash can do
much more than wrinkle your clothes,
particularly if you are unbelted.
9The people I’m with don’t
wear belts
9
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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