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ATTITUDES TOWARD SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER RESTRAINTS

P K Raeder, L Kuziomko

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Abstract

Analysis of 2,700 questionnaire replies received from owners of vehicles equipped with seat belts revealed that although over 90% of the respondents believe seat belts are an effective safety device, only 34% say they use the belts all the time. The main reasons given for non-use were forgetfulness, inconvenience and belief that seat belts are not necessary in all situations. The majority of complaints voiced about seat belt operation and design could be solved through the installation of properly designed retractors. When asked if the law should require seat belt use, 35% of the respondents replied in the affirmative, while 34% disagreed.

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Analysis of 2,700 questionnaire replies received from owners of vehicles equipped with seat belts revealed that although over 90% of the respondents believe seat belts are an effective safety device, only 34% say they use the belts all the time. The main reasons given for non-use were forgetfulness, inconvenience and belief that seat belts are not necessary in all situations. The majority of complaints voiced about seat belt operation and design could be solved through the installation of properly designed retractors. When asked if the law should require seat belt use, 35% of the respondents replied in the affirmative, while 34% disagreed.

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Analysis of 2,700 questionnaire replies received from owners of vehicles equipped with seat belts revealed that although over 90% of the respondents believe seat belts are an effective safety device, only 34% say they use the belts all the time. The main reasons given for non-use were forgetfulness, inconvenience and belief that seat belts are not necessary in all situations. The majority of complaints voiced about seat belt operation and design could be solved through the installation of properly designed retractors. When asked if the law should require seat belt use, 35% of the respondents replied in the affirmative, while 34% disagreed.

Key concepts: Seat belt, Psychology, Forensic engineering, Engineering, Law, Aeronautics, Political science, Structural engineering

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