In the late 70's I worked for TNO, the Dutch equivalent of NHTSA, with
whom we worked together in a crash test dummy program. I got heavily
involved in crash testing, accident investigation, homologation and
consumer testing of seat belts, crash helmets, child seats etc.
Before I never used to wear seatbelts, did not believe in them. It only
lasted one day at TNO though...
In the rare occasion that I do not put them on immediately now I feel
there is something not right as by instinct.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
Richard Ewald wrote:
> So back in the day a buddy of mine bought a used Sprite for the going
> rate of $500. The DPO took the belts out, so the first trip after
> school was to Pep Boys to buy belts.
> On the way home my buddy decided to take the windy road. He blew a
> tire in a corner and hit an oak tree dead square.
> The driver bounced off the steering wheel with some cracked ribs. The
> passenger went through the windshield. The headlights of the Sprite
> pointed at each other.
> To get glass out of your face they rub a cotton ball til it snags then
> use tweezers to pull the glass out. The passenger claims it felt like
> they used coarse steel wool and vice grips.
> So if you don't believe in seat belts for roadsters try putting your
> face through a windshield then see if your opinion changes.
> $.02
> Rick
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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