Do you always wear your seat belt while driving?
By sender621
@sender621 (14894)
United States
November 19, 2009 7:47am CST
Safety is such a factor in all of our lives. We never know when something we do or don't do will turn the course of our lives. We take so many chances and risks everyday. Do we do enough to take necessary safety precautions? Wearing a seat belt while driving is one way to keep us safe. Do you always wear your seat belt while driving?
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@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
Good idea. Points on your license does not sound like something to look forward to.
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
20 Nov 09
Sometimes when I forget to put on my seat-belt, my mom would knock on my head, LOL. It's just so funny, because I feel like I'm 3 years old all over again. I think she does that because she's very concerned about my safety and would want me to remember it all the time; even when she's not around to poke me. I've remembered since, because it's become like a habit to put on the seat-belt first before anything else.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Nov 09
Your mother is a very smart woman indeed. You can never be too cautious with your life. Thanks for responding.
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@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
20 Nov 09
Dear friend,
I often wear seat belt and it is against law here it one do not to wear it. Moreover I hope the safety measures are always to be considered and this is one is just a simple one. May be we all should obey law which is much justifiable. There might be some one to care about everyone's life.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Nov 09
Truer words can't be spoken. Thank you for contributing your thoughts.
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
25 Nov 09
Wearing seat belt is mantory in our country. Although in slow speed urban areas, seat belt might seem unnecessary, it is better to overdo than to neglect. Seat belts have saved so many lives on roads. I insist that drivers and passengers wear seat belts when onboard.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
25 Nov 09
Safety first. That should be our priority. Thanks for responding.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
20 Nov 09
When either driving or a passenger I always wear a seatbelt and make sure all the other passengers are wearing them too. You can never be to careful.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Nov 09
This is a wise choice. if only more people made the same one.
@Alicesnow (78)
• China
20 Nov 09
Hi,sender.It's necessary to wear our seat belt while driving.In china,there are many accidents happened every day .I feel very heartache.Sometimes accident happened in my side .But I believe, as long as we drive carefully,we can avoid unfortunately.For example,wear our seat belt,hold on the handrails,and so on.
DO YOU THINK SO? my friend....
@cloudwatcher (6861)
• Australia
19 Nov 09
Queensland, Australia, (where I live) was the first in the world to introduce the compulsory wearing of a seat belt. Yes, I always wear a seat belt, not because there are heavy penalties for not doing so, but because I approve of the law and also because I seek to obey all the laws of my country.
There have been odd cases where it is thought someone might have been better without a seat belt, but in the vast majority of cases, the wearing of a seat belt has saved lives or more serious injury.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
Seat belt safety is a good law to have. it doesn't matter where you live. You can never take enough care.
@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
19 Nov 09
I always wear mine. Mainly because ive been in a couple of accidents before and i know the importance of wearing one. It has protected my and my son in two different cases where i was in accidents not my fault.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
It's good to see that you have come through your experience all right. Thanks for responding and be safe.
@tyronie4cash (925)
• Philippines
19 Nov 09
When going out of our city, I do.. For safety and less hassle if a police sees me.
When I'm here in my city, I don't It's because it's super traffic. hahaa ^_^
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
When traveling through major cities, safety measures are a good idea. Thank you for responding.
@jahernandezrivas (11288)
• United States
19 Nov 09
Yes I always buckle up It is not only the safe thing to do but it is the law.I do not understand why some mothers do not pay attention to this law because I think the mothers should really take care for their kids and I have seen it all too many times when they are in an accident and the kid did not have a seat belt on this just irks me so bad!!!Also in the school zones I have noticed it is 90% mothers who are speeding through it how awful!
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
Thanks for responding. It's good to see so many people practicing safe habits while driving.
@doryvien (2284)
• United States
20 Nov 09
Hi sender,
Yes, I always wear seat belt whenever I drive. I actually don't feel comfortable behind the wheel if I'm not wearing one, it's like something is missing. I also require my passengers (my kids, other family members) to wear their designated seat belt to ensure their safety.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Nov 09
Safety does count. That should go for all vehicle passengers, not just the driver. Thank you for your response.
@colu41 (271)
• United States
19 Nov 09
Every single day I wear my seatbelt. Every since my brother (who never use to wear his seatbelt, EVER) decided one night to put his seatbelt on. He fell asleep at the wheel with the cruise set at 65mph and rear ended a semi.
Yes he had bad bruising where the seatbelt was BUT, if he hadn't worn it, he would have flown through the windshield at 65mph into the back of a semi trailer...=/ So yes, I wear it everyday.
PS.. He's fine btw! ...bruised ribs and chest and a large headache lol
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
Hope that your brother is doing fine since this mishap. Safety precautions are not something to take casually. So many lives can be involved.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Nov 09
It's good to see that safety practices are not only for the USA. Thanks for your response.
@pandadance411 (1)
• United States
20 Nov 09
I always wear my seat belt. Out of habit, it's usually the first thing I do when I sit down in the car.
I don't understand why people don't fasten their seatbelt. It's designed for safety.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Nov 09
If only everyone took the time to care. What a world it would be.
@Buchi_bulla (8298)
• India
19 Nov 09
I never drive a car. But I always wear a seat belt while travelling in the car when I am sitting in the front seat along with the driver. I too feel the same thing like you. Why to invite trouble and problem? Let us take precaution.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
Thank you for your response. It's good to see that safety is a factor in your life. Keep safe and happy mylotting.
@HADDOWZ (1469)
•
25 May 10
Hi,
In my country it is the law that everyone wears a seat belt in a car. It is the drivers responsibility to ensure there passengers obey this leagl requirement. If you are stopped by the police you can be heavily fined and you will get penalty points on your driving license.
Seat belts are essential for road safety and have save many peoples lives. It makes sense to wear one, no matter how short a road trip you intend on taking.
Have a safe day.
@Baluyadav (3643)
• India
19 Nov 09
Hi,sender,Mine may be the world record,in paying fine for violating the rule of wearing seat belt.Many times i want to change the habit,but i could not..mine is a self driving while attending on my consultancy work and usually i do travel along with farmers.We go on discussion on how to do jatropha plantation and neglect the seat belt issue.
http://www.newjatrophaworld.com
Have a nice time.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
Sorry to hear of your difficulties in this matter. I hope you have better safety success in the future.
@tephoz2001 (208)
• Indonesia
19 Nov 09
Hi,
i often travel far by car. Before driving the vehicle, i always use a seat belt. I feel comfortable and secure wearing seatbelt. Because the seat belt to keep my head from impact in case of accident. But i do not except the accident. Just in case it.
Have a nice day
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Nov 09
We never know when someone else is being unsafe. Being prepared is always a good idea. Thanks for contributing.
@hazeldesosa (67)
• Philippines
20 Nov 09
Seatbelts were made mandatory. So wearing of seatbelts properly will increase your chance of surviving vehicular accident. Life is a precious one. Drive safely and secure seatbelts.