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MAKE A HABIT OF WEARING SEAT BELTS

D K Worthington

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Abstract

Six practical techniques are offered to help people establish the habit of regularly wearing seat belts: tell others in advance of plans to start wearing seat belts regularly; make buckling up a specific step in the vehicle entry sequence; use seat belts consistently, regardless of distance; require children to use seat belts; create a cue card as a reminder; and concentrate on usage during the first two weeks. Nine studies are cited which provide statistics on the incidence of injuries and fatalities with seat belt use and nonuse. All studies point to the significant safety benefits of restraint system use.

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Six practical techniques are offered to help people establish the habit of regularly wearing seat belts: tell others in advance of plans to start wearing seat belts regularly; make buckling up a specific step in the vehicle entry sequence; use seat belts consistently, regardless of distance; require children to use seat belts; create a cue card as a reminder; and concentrate on usage during the first two weeks. Nine studies are cited which provide statistics on the incidence of injuries and fatalities with seat belt use and nonuse. All studies point to the significant safety benefits of restraint system use.

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Six practical techniques are offered to help people establish the habit of regularly wearing seat belts: tell others in advance of plans to start wearing seat belts regularly; make buckling up a specific step in the vehicle entry sequence; use seat belts consistently, regardless of distance; require children to use seat belts; create a cue card as a reminder; and concentrate on usage during the first two weeks. Nine studies are cited which provide statistics on the incidence of injuries and fatalities with seat belt use and nonuse. All studies point to the significant safety benefits of restraint system use.

Key concepts: Seat belt, Habit, Poison control, Injury prevention, Human factors and ergonomics, Psychology, Aeronautics, Forensic engineering

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