Posted on May 24, 2012
Want to save the life of someone you care about? If you know someone who doesn’t buckle up, you can – by inviting them to always use a seat belt in the front or back seat.
It turns out 9 out of 10 people fasten their seat belt when asked to do so (NHTSA, 2011).
Here are some of the ways you can protect your friends and family:
• Lead by example. Buckle up every time and every trip.
• When driving, require all your passengers to buckle up before you start the vehicle.
• Let them know you care and that seat belts save lives!
• Educate the non-buckler about the myths and realities of seat belts.
• Remind them that not using a seat belt could result in an expensive ticket – for them, not you!
So speak up and buckle up!
Posted by TxDOT Traffic Safety
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