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Subject: Re: Another warning for overseas drivers Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 09:41:30 +1100


"Mike" wrote in message
news:3feedf07$1@quokka.wn.com.au...
> Tony Bailey wrote:
> > http://www.examiner.com.au/story.asp?id=210619
> >
> > And - apparently on wrong side of road and NOT wearing his seat belt.
>
> Why do yanks have such a problem with seatbelts?

I recall reading that there is a perception among some Americans that
airbags will save you even if you're not wearing a seatbelt.

(I assume it's compulsory to wear belts in all US states?)


Daniel
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Daniel Bowen, Melbourne, Australia
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