Are seat belts necessary for driving Cars??

India
November 20, 2006 3:07pm CST
Do u really use the seat belts in cars ?? Is it necessary ??
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• Australia
21 Nov 06
Yes, they are absolutely necessary. They can save lives. You should wear them all ways no matter what speed you are travelling (the person who hits you may be going at a great speed so it won't matter if you are going slow - the damage could be serious). Parents - please always put your child in the appropriate child restraint (for them sometimes a seltbelt isnt' enough). Watch this and you will see what I mean.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=azgBhZfcqaQ Crazy if you don't use a belt.
• India
21 Nov 06
Thanks for the link man .. Really touching video!!
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@scorpius (1792)
• India
21 Nov 06
seat belts are not just necessary but are very essential.to answer your question,yes! always.can you imagine going at 110 mph without a seat belt and crashing into a barrier.what will happen if you were not wearing a seat belot at the time of impact.you will go through the windscreen!thats why seat belts are mandatory or should be made mandatory!
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• India
21 Nov 06
True ... But then i still dont understand Why people dont put it on...even if it was soo important and really not much of a bother to do it..people dont ....
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• United States
21 Nov 06
I wear my seat belts and I put them on the kids. My fiance don't always wear his. But we got in a bad accident and I think the belts really kept us from getting hurt.
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• United States
21 Nov 06
It shouldnt be necessary. I mean if you run a light and hit a deisal truck and cause backups on the highway you most likely will be ejeckted through the windshield into a field. At that point you can make the call if you want to claim responsability and go back or pretend to be a spectater. If you strap yourself to the seat, your busted...
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• India
21 Nov 06
Thats stupid ... how many Fields are there around u to be ejected on to one ...HOw about if u were ejected onto a highway ??? Many people die or injure on hitting their heads on the windshield or steering !!!
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• United States
21 Nov 06
ever heard of a helmet???? and Im stupid????
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• United States
21 Nov 06
ever heard of a helmet???? and Im stupid????
@cpesper (51)
• United States
20 Nov 06
Absolutely, I wear them. I feel strange if I drive even a few feet without it. And it's become so ingrained that I don't even think about it anymore. It probably has something to do with my accident. It was spectacular. I was driving down a road (with my seatbelt on) and I was falling asleep. Somehow I made it through some curvy parts but then ... I remember hearing a scraping or grinding sound, but there's no visual information in my memory. A pause, and I woke up a second time with water up to my knees and the sound of more water pouring in. I eventually climbed out the window and saw people running toward me; they told me they had expected to see a corpse behind the wheel. Because ... My car had crossed to the left side of the road, ran up against the guardrail for 72 feet, then turned sharply to the right. It rolled twice, then flipped end over end twice, flew over a guardrail, a mailbox and a restaurant sign, to land rear-windshield first on a concrete culvert, then fall rightside up in a small creek. I sustained a small gash on my head (from when the frame caved in and knocked me unconscious) that required four staples. I can't even imagine what I would have looked like if I hadn't been wearing my seatbelt. So, are they necessary? I tend to think so. You never go out thinking that you'll get into an accident and you can't evade every single thing that heads your way (including sleep deprivation). It's good to have something strapping you in.
• India
20 Nov 06
Whoa ... THat is spectacular... Hmmmmm Its good more and more people are growing aware of the importannce of seat belts..Good for u dude...Well said
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• United States
21 Nov 06
I think seat belts should be worn all the time. It is unsafe without them. I have to remind my husband all the time to put his on. If I don't remind him the kids do! They also have an uncle that can't seem to remember to put his on.
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• India
21 Nov 06
Great... Ur kids are aware of it too ...Thats REALLY good!!
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@achilles7 (1276)
• India
22 Nov 06
I don't wear the seat belt I don't drive the car so fast.It is compulsary that we must wear the seat belt.I feel it is inconvenient and I don't wear it.
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• India
23 Nov 06
inconvenient in what way ??
• United States
22 Nov 06
Nope just as many people die with them as without them car wrecks are nasty sometimes it dose not matter if you have them on or not....if the car catches fire after a wreck and the seat belt is jamed your going to burn up. I always wear one because of the stupid laws that invade our human rights but I make sure I have something to cut if off also!
• United States
22 Nov 06
opps 2 posts sometimes Mylot hangs up
@BVBF25 (753)
• United States
21 Nov 06
I always use my seatbelt. It's always better to be safe, than sorry.
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• India
21 Nov 06
True :)
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@jeandk (402)
• Denmark
20 Nov 06
In my country you have to use seat belts in cars according to the law. I think it is a good think it is more safe in case of an accident
• India
20 Nov 06
Which country are u from ?? Here in my country checking for it is minimal..But its important nonetheless
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@jeandk (402)
• Denmark
20 Nov 06
I am from Denmark. You can get a fine if you don’t use it.
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@cyfernet (2383)
• United States
21 Nov 06
yes it's very much necessary
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• India
21 Nov 06
U betcha!!
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• United States
21 Nov 06
I always put my seatbelt on when I get into my van, it can save lives.. And besides, if you don't wear your's around here and the police catch you, you can get a ticket...
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• India
21 Nov 06
IN a way i guess Its good That the police does catch people ... why dont they understand its for their own sake ?
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• United States
21 Nov 06
hogwash!!
21 Nov 06
They save lives. The shoulder or racing style seatbelts are worthwhile, ones that go across the lap less so. However, if there was a lap style seat belt I still wear it :)
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• India
21 Nov 06
Whoa .. i didnt know there were different types of seat belts :D
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@bhavesh80 (381)
• India
22 Nov 06
Yes i do use seat belts in car and it is also necessary as it can save our life in case of accidents. Also it is helping me to take judgement while driving my car.
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• India
22 Nov 06
how does it help u take judgements ???
@limcyjain (3516)
• India
20 Nov 06
yes i definetl use seat belts while driving as i feel that they are meant for our safety.
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• India
20 Nov 06
safety being the main reason why there were introduced Is a good enough reason to strap it on i suppose
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@emmiszoe (444)
• Sweden
20 Nov 06
I know that I would not have been alive, and the three people in the car i crashed into three years ago wouldn't have either, if we havn't had seat belts. That's enough for me. You may think that you are the perfect driver, but you never know who's driving the car you're meeting! - It might be me, a really good driver with years of experience who drives daily at work, mile after mile, hour after hour, who makes a tiny mistake making an enormous difference!
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• India
20 Nov 06
Hmmm Experience is the best teacher!!
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@stvasile (7306)
• Romania
20 Nov 06
I wear the seat belt. It's absolutely necessary
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• India
20 Nov 06
YUp Very true... Love The puss in boots Disp Pic :D
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• United States
20 Nov 06
I always use my seat beat, and not wearing one can really put your life in danger.
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• India
20 Nov 06
Thats Good thinking on ure part!!
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@brrjbk (228)
• United States
20 Nov 06
Yes, very necussary!!
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• India
20 Nov 06
i SO agree :D
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• Syria
21 Nov 06
seat bells save lives! that is a proven fact, and i haven't met that person yet who doesn want to live. most think that the seat belt is useles but i don't have any problem at all to wear it even on my shortest trips with the car.
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• India
21 Nov 06
True.. Well said :)
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