Reasons given...
Consider...
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Crashes are rare events
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36,700 crashes occur every day.
The
more we drive, the more we are exposed
to
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rare
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events, even for good drivers.
1
in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a
crash during our lifetime.
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I’m not going far
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3 of 4
fatal crashes occur within
25
miles
of home.
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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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