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Seat belt question

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:10:50 GMT

When do you put on your seat belt?

I noticed a few times this week that I see other drivers putting on their seat beats as they are leaving the parking lot or neighborhood before they pull out onto the main road.

I put my seat belt on before I shift out of Park, it is just a habit.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:13:57 GMT

After I sit down in the car.

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Jordan2 — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:16:12 GMT

I don't know if it's the law in all 50 states, but in New York where I live it is. I buckle up as soon as I get myself settled in the car and before shifting or pulling out.

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Allegheny — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:26:49 GMT

I put my on once I back out of our garage. In other circumstances, I put in on before I start my car.

My husband was one of those people who waited until he pulled out on the road. Even asking me to steer the car while he fumbled to put it on, same thing when he put on his sun glass clips. After enough of my "B-hing" at him, he now puts it on like I do and got prescription sunglasses.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:25:06 GMT

The answer to that question should be a no-brainer.

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colliegirls — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:33:19 GMT

I put it on as soon as I get in the car.

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VanSleepy — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:44:33 GMT

After I start the car and before I shift from Park. Once in a great while I will be driving down the street and realize I don't have it on. Then I'd be one of those you see doing it while driving. I don't know how that happens because I always wear it.

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DoneTryin — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 01:46:53 GMT

I buckle up as soon as I'm settled in the seat, before I turn on the ignition. If I have passengers, the car does not move until everyone is buckled in. My rules.

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september — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 02:17:17 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
The answer to that question should be a no-brainer.

Yes..and I think all the cars I've owned in the past 20 years, have alerted me to buckle my seatbelt before I put my foot on the accelerator. (for those who aren't quite sure when to do it)

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 02:22:04 GMT

It depends. I live in a Townhouse and there is no one parked behind me, so I leave it off so i can turn very far around on all sides to watch for kids. I have a 3 year old next door and she's in the street at all hours of the day. She knows how to get out of the house.

In parking lots i put it on before i shift.

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tansy — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 02:25:13 GMT

I always make sure I'm safely buckled in before I start applying my mascara😏

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Marp — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 03:02:10 GMT

I get in the car, lock the door, get settled, put on my seatbelt then start the engine.

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Bellabutterfly — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 03:19:20 GMT

Diddo...

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Mmsfoxxie — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 03:40:14 GMT

I try to do the same pattern each time I get in my car. Turn on the engine. Put on my seatbelt and get it comfortably adjusted on me. (Being short, adjustment is necessary or it's rubbing on my neck). Put car into drive or reverse, which ever is the direction I'm going, then take off.

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NycVixen — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 03:59:45 GMT

My husband usually drives and he has the bad habit of just starting the car without putting his seat belt on or allowing me to. This gets me so mad. Many times, I'm not ready to leave yet. I may need to look to make sure I have my phone etc. before leaving. I don't know how many times I've asked, "Have you forgotten something" or said "Put on your seat belt!" or "Can I please put on my seat belt before we leave?".

He still does this. But he's gotten better. He also has the bad habit of just getting out of the car when we get somewhere without seeing if I'm ready. I don't know what the hurry is!!!

When I drive, as soon as I sit down I put my seat belt on and make sure any passengers are done before I start the car. To me, there is no other option. You can be hit even if you are parked!

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Suziepeach — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:40:51 GMT

I back out of the garage and while the engine is warming up, I buckle up....

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Bird mama — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:08:16 GMT

As soon as I get in the car.

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Say Nay — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:32:48 GMT

I buckle up before I start the car.

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CatsyCline — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:59:19 GMT

sometimes i don't use it. when i'm wearing a summer blouse or top the belt chafes and scrapes across my neck. then i feel bad and make it drape over my shoulder

i usually do use it though. the serious accident reports always say the driver was not wearing a seat belt.

my dad never did and he drove a VW beetle. Unsafe at any speed.

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brii — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:02:05 GMT

I put it on as soon as I get into the car and get settled.