I won't ride in a car without a seat belt. Was in a 10/15 mph head on collision came within a couple of inches of the windshield. Once I got in my car put my seat belt on, friend said "we're only going across the parking lot". It's instinctive, I do it without thinking.
It's odd....I grew up with us kids clamoring all over the family truckster whilst going down the road.
Parents didn't wear belts, either....nor did I when I was the driver.
I'd only occasionally wear a belt when riding with someone else - some of whom back in the day took
that as an insult, like you were making a statement of distrust in their driving ability.
Thinking back now, it may have been the first time I ever rode in a pretty seriously built '66 Charger
with a hemi and 4-speed at a national meet. The car was serious, the driver known to be a little
crazy - but when offered the ride, I jumped at the chance.
It literally was a "get in, sit down, belt up, shut up and hang on" ride.
Nowadays? Still weird - I wear belts in cars but very seldom do in pickup trucks.
Odd...no idea why that's comfortable for me.
