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Do you wear your Seat belt?

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  • 23-04-2002 2:35am
    #1
    Redshift
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,486 ✭✭✭


    I was just interested It's contantly said that young drivers are irresponsible and dangerous at the best of times.
    I always wear mine and so do all of my friends, but my dad never wears his and neither do most of his friends.
    Im 24 BTW
    Three options
    Yes
    Sometimes
    Never
    Also post why if you don't wear it or sometimes don't.

    Cheers
    Redshift

    Do you wear your Seat belt? 37 votes

    Yes Always.
    0% 0 votes
    Sometimes I Do.
    91% 34 votes
    I never wear one.
    8% 3 votes


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    #2
    SantaHoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,488 ✭✭✭SantaHoe


    Originally posted by Redshift
    Also post why you do.
    Um, I wear one so I don't fly through the windshield on impact, or crush the person sitting in the front seat (if I'm in the back).
    This poll has been done already recently enough, although I'm not sure what board it was on... maybe After Hours or something?


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    BeatTun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 166 ✭✭BeatTun


    im 21

    i put it on every time i get into the car, not for safety even, just habit, every single time.

    im very rarely a passenger in the back of a car tho, and i never seem to think of putting it on when i am, like taxis etc.

    thats a habit i should definitely get into.


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    JohnBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,343 ✭✭✭JohnBoy


    Always, every time front or back,

    And if i'm driving I won't set off unless everyone in the car is strapped in cos I'm ****ed if I'm haveing you hitting me in the back of the head at 40mph

    John


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    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    This was the subject of a thread a while back -

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42226

    Mike.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,385 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Originally posted by BeatTun
    i put it on every time i get into the car, not for safety even, just habit, every single time. im very rarely a passenger in the back of a car tho, and i never seem to think of putting it on when i am, like taxis etc.
    You are the problem with this country, first you vote that you always wear it (vote is 13:0:0 now), then you say "well sometimes". I wish you many large insurance premiums in the future.


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    Redshift
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,486 ✭✭✭Redshift


    Originally posted by mike65
    This was the subject of a thread a while back -

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42226

    Mike.

    I did search Before posting but I didn't find anything.
    Im sorry for covering this again.

    @santahoe sorry for the misleading question "why you do?"
    I meant people to explain why they don't wear them I ammended It accordingly. Thats what I get for posting when im tired.

    Moderators: you may delete or merge this topic if you wish as it was already covered earlier, Sorry.


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    #8
    Neil3030
    Registered Users Posts: 17,154 ✭✭✭✭Neil3030


    Originally posted by JohnBoy
    Always, every time front or back,

    John

    Same here. I'd be interested to hear from people who don't though. Not to berate them or anything, just curiosity.


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    #9
    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    I defenly wear one everytime I get into a car, gotten into the habbit, and since none of my mates that drive are insurced, I don't want me to be injured and not get any compensation for it.


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    #10
    BeatTun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 166 ✭✭BeatTun


    Originally posted by Victor

    You are the problem with this country, first you vote that you always wear it (vote is 13:0:0 now), then you say "well sometimes". I wish you many large insurance premiums in the future.

    if you paid attention to my full message you would have seen that i said i was fully aware of the fact that its a bad habit i have, and am trying to kick.

    i would be in the back seat of a car maybe once every 3 months (and yes i know it only takes once....)

    i dont believe i am the problem with this country.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,385 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Originally posted by BeatTun
    if you paid attention to my full message you would have seen that i said i was fully aware of the fact that its a bad habit i have, and am trying to kick. i would be in the back seat of a car maybe once every 3 months (and yes i know it only takes once....) i dont believe i am the problem with this country.

    My point is that you admit to not wearing, but voted otherwise.


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    #12
    mocar
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭mocar


    im very rarely a passenger in the back of a car tho, and i never seem to think of putting it on when i am, like taxis etc.

    my brother was nearly killed in the back of a taxi. a taxi is not invincible i know you are trying but do try... please


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    Lyconix
    Registered Users Posts: 455 ✭✭Lyconix


    The poll results are pretty encouraging so far ;)


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    #14
    Rabies
    Registered Users Posts: 15,258 ✭✭✭✭Rabies


    ok, looks like the only honest person here, or stupid, which ever way ya want to read...

    voted: sometimes i do

    i nearly always wear my seat belt when i'm driving, but there is cases when i dont. usually when i'm just going to the shop which is only 1 mile from my house. that shouldnt be an excuse, an accident can happen at any time. i dont think i have ever put a seat belt on when i'm in the back seat of a car. but for nearly all other journeys i do the seat belt is on.


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    #15
    Saruman
    Registered Users Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    I never get in a car and not wear one! Even as a passenger.. especially as a driver... im 23 in August!.. have been the same since i started driving at 18..

    My mom on the other hand does not wear it a lot of the time!
    The whole young drivers are to blame thing is something dreamed up by the insurence companies to justify the rip off premiums!


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    #16
    Borzoi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭Borzoi


    I've turned into quite a facist on this one and insist on passengers wearing their seastbelts, booth front and back seat.

    I'm not sure if who is responsible if the Guards stop the car and there is somebody not belted up, but the one thing I don't want happening is a passenger smaking into the back of me in an accident.

    on the young vs old deal, most people that I know who are arund my age (31) belt up, but my parents generation very few. In fact it took a lot of badgering to finally get my old dear to where her belt regurarly - my old man is another story though.


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    #17
    NutJob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 884 ✭✭✭NutJob


    Yes i wear a seat belt

    why: check points

    I have never worn a seat belt until these £20 fine things


    i crashed a car once while not wearing a seat belt and left the car in a drain 6ft down on its side. If i had been belted up i would have been hurt as result.

    Seat belts effectiveness is questionable anyway the fatct they lock suddenly after allowing some slip means a large jurking action. No we all dont need 5 point motor Sport harneses but they actually work


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    #18
    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,385 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Originally posted by NutJob
    Seat belts effectiveness is questionable anyway the fatct they lock suddenly after allowing some slip means a large jurking action. No we all dont need 5 point motor Sport harneses but they actually work
    Your logic is false (and dangerous) as this allows your body to deccelerate slightly slower than the car. If you find this locking happening regularly it is a problem with driving style & habits, not with the seat belt. And I would support the greater availibily of motor sport-type harnesses (are they 4- or 5-point?)


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