FORD 2011 Crown Victoria v.2 - Manual (Page 109)

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.
1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in
a crash during our lifetime.
“I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles
(40 km) 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.
Belt-Minder
௡ 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.
“The people I’m with don’t
wear belts” 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.
“I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used
with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not
designed to inflate in rear and side crashes
or rollovers.
“I’d rather be thrown
clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected
are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety
belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T
“PICK OUR CRASH”.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2011 Crown Victoria (cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)