We've asked two police officers from Miami County, Indiana and a professor at MIT to give their professional opinions on safe driving.
Police officers Robert Johnson and Terry Malloy have seen their fair share of car accidents and related fatalities, they both agree that in addition to obeying all traffic laws, you should always wear your seat belt. Here are some reasons why they say so:
Officer Johnson: Did you know that every hour someone dies in America because they didn't take two seconds to buckle their seat belts? Seat belts will increase your chances of surviving a crash by 50%.Also, if I see you not wearing a seat belt I'm just gonna pull you over, give you a big ole ticket, and say "Have a nice day now."
Officer Malloy: Hoh Robert! I couldn't agree with you more! I think it's my turn to weigh in on this. For maximum protection, safety belts should be fastened before traveling any distance or speed. Seventy-five percent of crash deaths and injuries occur within 25 miles of home. More than half of all injury-producing motor vehicle crashes involve low speeds under 40 m.p.h. And if you feel like ignoring what I have to say, like my buddy Robert, I have no problem Issuing a couple tickets.
Now Let's hear what Professor Ford from MIT has to say about all this....
Prof. Ford: As someone who has been universally recognized as an expert in the sciences and has received countless awards and honorary degrees, I must say that I agree 100% with officers Malloy and Johnson who are both fine policemen.In addition to what has been already said, I would like to add one fact which is the most appalling to me, more than 90 percent of all motorists believe safety belts are good idea, but less than 14 percent actually use them.
I think we can all agree that seat belts are a must!
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