Reasons given...
Consider...
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Belts are uncomfortable
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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.
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I was in a hurry
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Prime time for an accident.
Safety
Belt Warning Chime reminds us to
take a few seconds to buckle up.
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Seat 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
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PICK OUR
CRASH
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2004 Mazda B Series
(mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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