Last time I checked, we have millions of new drivers and millions of news cars on the road each year......
We also have miles and miles of new highways being built every year.
Last time I checked, we have millions of new drivers and millions of news cars on the road each year......
Originally posted by: Kremlar
Seriously - BOTTOM LINE - why shouldn't this be OUR choice?
Did you even read my 1st post, the technology to save lives & reduce disability was around for 3 decades & the auto industry wouldn't adopt it.
Originally posted by: Kremlar
Did you even read my 1st post, the technology to save lives & reduce disability was around for 3 decades & the auto industry wouldn't adopt it.
I did. So what's your point?
If that was an issue, force the auto manufacturers to OFFER it as an option, don't force them to sell it as STANDARD.
I'm all for choices, but I'm NOT for other people making choices for you.
Originally posted by: Kremlar
Did you even read my 1st post, the technology to save lives & reduce disability was around for 3 decades & the auto industry wouldn't adopt it.
I did. So what's your point?
If that was an issue, force the auto manufacturers to OFFER it as an option, don't force them to sell it as STANDARD.
I'm all for choices, but I'm NOT for other people making choices for you.
And???
If we're adding millions of cars on the road each year and miles and miles of new road and the death rate is staying fairly level, that must mean that:
A) Deaths per number of vehicles on the road is going down (more and more vehicles with airbags) or
B) I'm going crazy
Seatbelts? Optional?
Airbags? Optional?
Shift interlock? Optional?
Side-guard door beams? Optional?
CHMSL? Optional?
I guess you're right. They should also make hydraulic brakes with redundant systems optional as well.
Anything that makes cars cheaper for you and makes you happy.
I've seen the results first hand for almost 30 years.
How old are you anyway?
Originally posted by: Kremlar
I guess you're right. They should also make hydraulic brakes with redundant systems optional as well.
Let the market decide for itself, business & marketing 101. Improve the brakes on your vehicles, customers will buy your vehicles, competitors will duplicate your features, everyone is happy.
Anything that makes cars cheaper for you and makes you happy.
No - I want a CHOICE.
I've seen the results first hand for almost 30 years. How old are you anyway?
I'm 32, driving for 16 years, 4 accidents. 1 driving in the snow, 1 driving head on into another vehicle, 1 rear ended as a passenger, 1 driving and hit in the side.
Also 5'11", brown hair, brown eyes, medium build. Anything else?
Originally posted by: moshquerade
exactly.Originally posted by: akubi
did you actually go read the entire article? this study only applies to teens < 14 yo in the front seat.
unless you have the build of a 14 yo you are safer with an airbag installed.
Just don't let kids ride in the front
now tell us why you hate airbags OP.
i was in an accident and had an airbag go off in my face. it was much better than eating the steering wheel or the dash.
pretty convincing stats.
Overall Airbag decrease in fatality-19%
Airbag+Seat Belt-28% lower fatality
Fatalities compared to belt alone- 15% fewer
Airbag fatalities w/o seatbelt- 31% fewer than no seatbelt and no airbag
Reduction of fatalities due to ejection from vehicle- 9%
In another study:
23% reduced fatality in frontal crashes, compared to with & without seatbelt
16% reduced fatality in all crashes, front, back, side.
You're not very smart, are you?Originally posted by: Kremlar
More vehicles does not necessarily mean more deaths. More vehicles = more traffic = less deaths. Vehicle deaths do not typically occur in traffic jams.
Originally posted by: akubi
did you actually go read the entire article? this study only applies to teens < 14 yo in the front seat.
unless you have the build of a 14 yo you are safer with an airbag installed.
Just don't let kids ride in the front
You're not very smart, are you?
They are mandatory because they work and they reduce costs to society as a whole. If you choose to disable your airbag can we choose not to pay for your injuries that would not have happened if they were functioning?