FORD 2001 Explorer - Manual (Page 134)

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons given... Consider...
ЉCrashes are rare
events
Љ
36 700 crashes occur every day. The more
we drive, the more we are exposed to
ЉrareЉ
events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will
be seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
ЉI’m not going farЉ
3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of
home.
ЉBelts are
uncomfortable
Љ
Ford designs its 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.
ЉI was in a hurryЉ
Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
ЉSeat belts don’t workЉ Safety belts, when used properly, reduce
risk of death to front seat occupants by 45%
in cars, and by 60% in light trucks.
ЉTraffic is lightЉ
Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes, many when no other
vehicles are around.
ЉBelts wrinkle my
clothes
Љ
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much
more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if
you are unbelted.
ЉThe people I’m with
don’t wear belts
Љ
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.
ЉI have an air bagЉ
Air bags offer greater protection when used
with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not
designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or
rollovers.
ЉI’d rather be thrown
clear
Љ
Not a good idea. People who are ejected are
40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts
help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T
ЉPICK OUR
CRASH
Љ.
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