posted
1. Yes 2. Safety and it's illegal not to. (Safety is the big one though) 3. 24 (I had to think about that one. Worrying. ) 4. F 5. Nissan Bluebird. 6. 7 years.
Posts: 4393 | Registered: Aug 2003
| IP: Logged |
posted
I don't drive, but the only time I don't wear a seatbelt is in my dad's precious toy car. 69 volkswagen convertible with no back seat seatbelts and the front ones don't work well
Posts: 5362 | Registered: Apr 2004
| IP: Logged |
posted
When driving, always. When riding shotgun, always. When in the backseat... not so much.
Why? Well, when there's the whole law thing, but when I'm driving it's just safer and easier. When I'm in the backseat, they often rub the wrong way, so I don't bother. I'd rather not wear a seatbelt than wear one incorrectly just for comfort's sake.
22, F, no car currently (Jeep Cherokee at home), 6+ years
Posts: 3932 | Registered: Sep 1999
| IP: Logged |
posted
Yes ... except for the few minutes when I occasionally have to unbuckle to turn around and help and/or thwap a child. Why? Because it's safe. Because it's now a habit. Because it's the law. Because I want to set a good example for my kids.
Age: 34 Sex: F Type of car: Nissan Quest (minivan) Years experience: 17+
Posts: 1522 | Registered: Nov 2005
| IP: Logged |
posted
Noemon, you're just a li'l tyke! I had no idea I outranked you by years.
*surveys you from the lofty heights of over 35
----
Edited to add: You'll find that Life has a lot of surprises in store for you. Why, when I was your age, I still believed in the manned trip to the Moon. Hah!
Whippersnappers these days ...
Posts: 14017 | Registered: May 2000
| IP: Logged |
quote:Originally posted by TheDisgruntledPostman: Do you always wear your seatbelt? Yes Why or Why not? Becuase I don't want to die or get a ticket. (now i just need some statistical information) Age-34 Sex-F Type of Car-Honda Civic, Dodge Caravan Years Experience-8
Thank you for those who did it, it's going to help me oodles and boodles. sincerely, tdp
posted
Do you always wear your seatbelt? Well, I don't wear one when I'm not in a car. But if I'm in a car and it's moving, yes.
Why or Why not? I grew up always wearing one. I feel extremely uncomfortable if I don't wear one. I also think that it will help protect me in case of a crash.
Age-21 Sex-F Type of Car-Honda Accord (I don't do much driving these days. I don't have a car here at school). Years Experience-5 (again, I haven't done much driving during some of those years).
Posts: 3546 | Registered: Jul 2002
| IP: Logged |
posted
Do you always wear your seatbelt? Yes. Why or Why not? Because it's safe, and because I'm so used to it that it feels very VERY odd not to have it on. Also, my car doesn't have airbags, so I feel much better having at least SOME protection. But I wear my seatbelt in other peoples' cars as well.
Age- 19 Sex- F Type of Car- '91 Buick Century wagon (though I don't have a car here at school) Years Experience- 3
Posts: 3420 | Registered: Jun 2002
| IP: Logged |
posted
I always wear my seatbelt. It'd be a shame if I killed myself flying out the front window of my car. I'd be pretty mad at myself, and feel rather silly, too!
Age - 17 Sex - M Type of Car - Toyota pickup older than me Years of experience - about 2.5, counting learner's permit
Posts: 1466 | Registered: Jan 2003
| IP: Logged |
posted
I'd be curious how many people do it because its safe as opposed to the law. What I mean is, if the announcement was made today that it is no longer a traffic infraction to not wear a seatbelt, would you still wear it? If so, then I don't think the law really factors into your decision much.
Posts: 1412 | Registered: Oct 2005
| IP: Logged |
posted
Yes, it's the law and I was taught it as a child, 31, M, 1996 Ford Explorer. Been driving for 16 years.
Posts: 48 | Registered: Jun 2006
| IP: Logged |
posted
Seatbelt: Yes. Why: Instinctively at this point. Don't think about it much anymore; I feel weird *not* doing it.
Age - 35 Sex - M Type of Car - None currently, unless you count the smashed up 2000 Ford Escort in my front yard Years of experience - 20
Posts: 3486 | Registered: Sep 2002
| IP: Logged |
posted
Do you always wear your seatbelt? Yes Why or Why not? Well, the biggest reason is safety but even if I am just driving home from the mailbox 1/2 a block away, I will put mine back on because my car makes a horrible *bong bong bong* noise if I get above 5 miles per hour without it. I would still wear one even if it weren't against the law since it saved my husband's life when a drunk driver ran a light and slammed into his car.
Age-33 Sex-F Type of Car- Dodge Durango Years Experience- 17 years (Wow! When did I get so old?!)
Posts: 1319 | Registered: Jul 2005
| IP: Logged |
posted
Seatbelt: Always, even if like Mandy I know I'll be stopping and checking the mail on my way out and will have to take it off again in 10 seconds.
Why: I like being alive.
Age: 25 Sex: F Car: Volvo station wagon, baby! Same reason as the seatbelts. Years of experience: 10
Posts: 1681 | Registered: Jun 2004
| IP: Logged |
posted
Seatbelt: When I drive, my parents drive, or my friends drive, yes. When I'm in a cab, no.
Why: When I do wear it, it's out of habit. In a cab (where I feel less safe) I couldn't really tell you why I don't wear one. I just never do. Unless the cabbie's drunk.
Age: 23 Sex: F Car: The CTA, bicycle, my mom's Toyota Carolla every so often. Years Experience: 6
Posts: 511 | Registered: Mar 2006
| IP: Logged |
posted
Seatbelt: when the vehicle is moving, yes, unless I'm stuck sitting in the middle of the back seat and the seatbelt is unreachably wedged in the, uh, crack of the seat cushions.
Why: because it's safer, and I like it. And habit.
I am 26, male, don't own a car or drive very often, got my license almost 9 years ago.
Posts: 1810 | Registered: Jan 1999
| IP: Logged |
Printer-friendly view of this topic
![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
![[Frown]](frown.gif)
![[ROFL]](graemlins/rofl.gif)
![[No No]](graemlins/nono.gif)
![[Smile]](smile.gif)
