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by SilentPurr on October 14th, 2009
Absolutely. I feel something is terribly awry on the rare occasion I've started off without doing so.
by ChuckExAnon on October 14th, 2009
Without fail. It's just a matter of habit now. And if I didn't, my car would start with the annoying "ping...ping...ping" until I acted on what I had to so the "ping thingy" would
shut up!
Anyway, seatbelts no longer bother me. They're a lot more comfortable than they were when they first came out.
I admit, though, I don't like the damn government telling me what to do on the things that are none of their damn business!
+5...and the government didn't make me do that. :-)
by Jade on February 28th, 2008
My car does not move until everyone is strapped in.
by pauliusk on October 25th, 2009
I have been driving for 4 years now and I never wear my seatbelt. I haven't ever received a fine either. it's up for my passsengers to decide if they want to wear their seatbelts or not.
by SusieQ on October 14th, 2009
Yes. My last ticket for not wearing one smartened me up on using it.
by mseve68 on July 10th, 2007
I wear seatbelts not only in my car but when I'm also in someone else's car. I do insist that others wear one when in my car. Some people get a little annoyed but the bottom line is if you don't wear it in my car, you don't ride in my car.
by -Icy- on October 14th, 2009
yes always +5
by -Slick- on October 14th, 2009
All the time, it something i automatically do when i get in my car. +5
by sssherri on October 14th, 2009
yes, my daughter got us trained to use our seat belts when she was in kindergarden. And yes, that was a long, long time ago...before seat belts & child seats were mandatory. ;)
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on October 14th, 2009
every time
by pauliusk on September 7th, 2008
i never wear my seatbelts when i'm driving or am in someone elses car, even though they are mandatory in my country. i just don't find them comfortable enough. and since i don't cause any danger to anyone else (i always happen to sit in the front seats) i think it's my choice whether to wear them or not. besides there have been cases where people have survived serious accidents while not wearing seatbelts by being thown out of their cars, when they would have surely been killed otherwise. so seatbelts could kill you as well:) i guess i just don't like them, that's all.
by ohthunderbelle doesnt dance she boogies on February 28th, 2008
Yep. I never did until I started driving, even though my parents always tried to force my brother and I to wear them. We usually buckled when we entered the car and then sneakily removed them as soon as possible.
For some reason, once I started driving myself, it just became habit and I can't drive off now without buckling and making sure everyone else is buckled, too!
by Babycakes Deux on February 28th, 2008
Yes, on both counts. But once someone has ridden with me, there's no need for a reminder, they buckle up right away.
by Vannie prays for babycakes . on February 28th, 2008
Yep ... " Buckle Up People - The ride's gonna be tough " ( that's what I normally say ):-)
by jehan60188 on February 28th, 2008
Yes, definitely.
In fact, I refuse to drive until I verify that all of my passengers have buckled up.
by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on February 28th, 2008
Of course I do both of these. You stand a much better chance of surviving and/or avoiding a more serious accident when you do.
My brother was hit by another car while driving. He foolishly was not wearing his seat belt, and was thrown across the car. According to the police, had he been wearing the belt, not only could he have avoided more serious injury, but the might have remained in control longer and avoided the other cars he hit.
by Chopsy the Diver on February 28th, 2008
Always! but i am forever telling my partner to belt up, he always forgets and he's always halfway down the road before he does.
by Zack on February 28th, 2008
Yep. I strap myself in pretty good all the time.
by Anonymous on October 15th, 2009
Always, i feel naked with out one on
by Mountain Momma on October 14th, 2009
Always
by Moley the contrary female dragon on October 14th, 2009
Without fail.Cant stand being nagged about it and boy can that car nag.lol If it nags too long it forgets to stop.+5
by dancer on October 14th, 2009
Yes, too many maniacs around. +5
by candycurves on October 14th, 2009
every time without fail.
by Gone. on October 11th, 2008
Yes.
by mlessard on October 11th, 2008
No I don't wear them, and I don't insist on anyone wearing either. Everyone is free to wear or not in my car. I'm of the opinion that comfort far outweighs the risk.
Those who are often in cars are naturally more susceptible to car accidents. Those who walk in busy cities are naturally more susceptible to being hit, falling, slipping... When everyone is required to wear a helmet while walking, I'll consider buckling my seatbelt.
by Aphrodite loves Mentos on March 7th, 2008
I almost never wear a seatbelt. I am only hurting myself if I don't, and I feel it is not the law's responsibility to decide whether I hit the windsheild or not. I can't remember the last time I had a passenger that was too young to make that decision.
by Aero the lifeguard on March 7th, 2008
I always wear a seatbelt,I was in a horrible wreck once totaled the car I was in and I still only got wiplash because I wore my seatbelt.: )Besides,It's the law where I live,you have to wear a seatbelt.
by Deasea on March 7th, 2008
yeah I always wear my seatbelt - I feel like something is really really wrong if I forget to put it on.
by Hmmm...... on March 1st, 2008
Always! Was once in a head-on collision with no seatbelt. It was BAD and amazing that I didn't go through the windshield. Note to self...
by GiraffeyedDonor-ish on March 1st, 2008
Yes. I always do. I start freaking out when someone isn't buckled in. :)
by ChandaDiane - est. 1975 on February 28th, 2008
My car does not shift into gear until everyone is strapped in. No exceptions. If you don't like it, you can get out and walk... Or we have a lovely public transportation system 'round here.
by Drastic on February 28th, 2008
Of course. I always wear mine, and I tell others to as well.
by Freddy Says remove all moderation points on February 28th, 2008
Apart from it being the law in the UK, I really fo not want to be killed by some selfish jerk sitting behind me who smashes my restrained and airbagged head with their loose one.
I don't move off until all are strapped in.
I'm selfish that way
by eric on February 28th, 2008
I do. It's the law in my state.
by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on January 31st, 2008
No belt, no ride. Simple. I always wear mine too. Years ago I worked in insurance claims, so I have seen what not wearing one can do.
While we're on the topic. . .folks, do not (NOT!) ride around with infants and small children on your lap. Duh!
by Anonymous on January 31st, 2008
I always wear a seatbelt. I insist my kids do (really because I can) but others can put it on if they like. I live in NH and it's not mandatory. When I travel in Mass it is, so ALL passengers need to put it on or get out of my car.
by Anonymous on January 31st, 2008
My car does not move until all passengers are buckled. My reasoning is 2 fold:
1.If your in my car I must care about you in some small way (at least) therefore I don't want to see you get hurt.
2.If we get in an accident, unbuckled passengers become projectiles. I don't want your teeth in the back of my head!
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on July 10th, 2007
Yes, I always have worn seat belts and now it is a habit every time I get into a car. And yes, I insist my passengers wear them, state law.
by unknown on July 10th, 2007
Yes, and yes. I do not want to have to explain to someone's family that I killed their family member because of carelessness. And I don't want anyone to have to explain something like that to my family.
by Gideon on July 10th, 2007
I wear seatbelts in any vehicle and insist those in mine wear one too. There are far more glamorous ways to die than being thrown from a car or rammed into by a flying human projectile.
by DudeLer 2 on November 3rd, 2009
I am the driver.
We do not move forward until everyone is buckled in.
by bennodalove on November 3rd, 2009
I rarely wear seatbelts. They make me feel uncomfortable and I'm rarely in the car for more than 30mins at a time. If passengers want to wear seatbelts in my car, I have no problem. As for me, I choose to be free.
by ridefree on November 3rd, 2009
Definitely no seat belt for me! Don't care if it's the law or not. I'm happy for passengers to make their own seat belt choice in my vehicle. Yes, there is some risk involved but it's probably infinitesimally small - we've just been conditioned in modern society to thinking it's the end of the world if someone chooses not to belt up. Give me comfort and freedom of movement and freedom of choice - and my choice is to leave the damn belt on its hook - the ride is so much more enjoyable that way!
by Larry on October 15th, 2009
Always - and so does anyone that rides with me +4
by Esperanza on October 15th, 2009
I always forget, until I see the sheriff around. I keep trying to remember, but I never do...
by buttkisses on October 14th, 2009
Nope, not when I am driving. I know, I know...I should. My kids all do, and there are times when I will put the freaking thing on, but not very often. I look at it this way, it's my life. The government has no right to tell me how to live it. If I was meant to die in a car because I didn't wear my seatbelt then so be it. If I am a passenger and the driver asks me to do so I will. I wouldn't want my death on someone elses head.
If I didn't live in BFE it might be a little different.
by tomsims on October 14th, 2009
I always do.
It has saved my life at least once.
It would have saved my grandfather's life in 1970.
I forgot once in 1979 and went to the hospital - just once.
There was a year in the mid nineties in the County of Santa Clara in California, with well over 1,000,000 people at the time, that there was no one single death in traffic of a person wearing seat belt - and entire year!
You can die wearing one. There are rare circumstances or extremely high speeds where death cannot be avoided ... but statistically, this is a no-brainer.
by Gnome of Kevonia is a Cheerwine junkie on October 2nd, 2009
Yes both times. Although I don't have my own vehicle.
by Tallyman on October 11th, 2008
Yes on both counts.
I don't want to go flying through the windshield like in the Switchblade Symphony song!
by NightTripper on September 7th, 2008
I wear mine out of habit. I dont have a car but I will usually remind my bf to wear his if he forgets it. that's partially because I care and mostly because if he notices he forgot it in the middle of driving he lets go of the wheel to put it on and has almost caused accidents that way before. anyone else i'll leave alone.
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+6
by -Icy- on October 14th, 2009
That's a healthy fear. +6
by Sir yhvhash on October 14th, 2009
It's like being naked LoL
by SilentPurr on October 14th, 2009
I recall you driving away from the petrol station and I was late putting my belt on.
:-)
by PrairieWind on October 16th, 2009
I dont remember that LoL .. I'm sure I wouldnt have gotten too far before it was securely latched!
:)
by SilentPurr on October 17th, 2009