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If it weren't already standard, there is no way we'd be able to mandate seat belts today. EDIT: I'm pro seatbelt just in case that needed clarifying
by TOMDM 5y ago
If it weren't already standard, there is no way we'd be able to mandate seat belts today.
EDIT: I'm pro seatbelt just in case that needed clarifying
- pseudo0 5y agoIf you want an interesting read, check out the battle over seatbelt interlock devices. Optional seatbelts (with perhaps fines for non-use depending on the jurisdiction) was the compromise between none at all and cars not functioning without them being in use. https://www.history.com/news/seat-belt-laws-resistance https://www.history.com/news/seat-belt-laws-resistance
- TOMDM 5y agoThat was a really interesting read, thank you I guess we have Elizabeth Dole to thank in part for near ubiquitous air bags and seatbelts. I hate to think how many would die every year without them.
- throwaway0a5e 5y agoThese days? Few. In the 1990s, more. Except in the highest speed crashes frontal airbags are mostly redundant for belted in passengers (the first S in SRS is there for a reason), especially in this age of seatbelt pre-tensioners. Side curtain airbags are far more helpful these days.
- ctrlp 5y agoAre you pro-motorcycle helmet as well? I don't ride but my understanding is there is disagreement about the relative protection of a helmet vs compromised visibility, yet most states in the US mandate helmets. Maybe some motorcyclists could clarify.
- TOMDM 5y agoPlenty of motorcyclists would also argue that louder exhausts are safer but the data doesn't bare that out either. Yes I'm pro motorcycle helmet.