Do you use seatbelts? - Nissan Murano

**njjoe** · 05-17-2007, 08:43 AM

Recently the Governer of New Jersey, Jon Corzine, was in an auto accident and suffered numerous injuries that were directly attributed to his decision to not wear a seat belt. He was a passenger in the car and broke twelve ribs, his thigh bone, collarbone, sternum, and a lower vertebra. It is no coincidence that the driver, who wore his seat belt, walked away.

We are now being blitzed with the "Click it or ticket" campaign aimed at catching drivers and front-seat passengers who fail to use seatbelts.

I have been wearing a seatbelt ever since I bought my first car - an MG Midget. Back then I figured the seat belt would make it easier for the rescue workers to find my body, because the Midget sure as hell was not going to offer any crash protection.

Now I won't back out of the driveway without being buckled up.

How do you guys feel about seatbelts?

-njjoe

biggun · 05-17-2007, 09:09 AM

I, for the most part, would wear my seatbelt in the past.

Now with kids, I never forget.

mgthe3 · 05-17-2007, 09:56 AM

My kids never complained about seatbelts; to them it was like closing the door, you have to do it before the car moves.
They got that from me. I wear it every time, they wear it every time.

That Gov musta been quite a dull crayon.

Stoker · 05-17-2007, 10:06 AM

I have always worn my seatbelt, got my wife into the habit and with my kids, it is second nature. In Alberta it is the law, however, we still get stories on people that get killed by being ejected through the windshields every year. It amazes me that some people still think that a seatbelt is not required for safety.

Onarum · 05-17-2007, 11:28 AM

Buckling my seat belt is the second thing I do after I get in the car and shut the door. Locking the doors is the first thing. I require all passengers in my car to also fasten their seat belts before I will start the engine.

Neither Princess Diana nor Dodi were wearing seat belts, and it almost certainly contributed to their demise.

GripperDon · 05-17-2007, 11:29 AM

That seatbelt provide over 85% of the injury protection in a frontal crash with the airgbag only reducing the injuries another 15%. These are averages and indivual cars vary a bit. I do not have the specifics for the MUrano.

In the rear seats, SuV sets belts are being phased out with inflatable seatbelts to provide frontal protection for the first time for rear passangers. This starts with Ford in 2009.

bob1 · 05-17-2007, 11:32 AM

Even though I really don't like them, I always use it. Believe it or not the biggest motivator should be safety but for me it's fear of the cop sitting there waiting to nail someone without a seat belt. It's a fine in my state to drive without a seat belt.
It's really a no brainer when you realize that you will avoid a more serious injury in the event of a crash.
Bob1

**Corin** · 05-17-2007, 12:46 PM

I had a friend who used to ONLY wear their seat-belt when on the highway (or basically speeds over 40mph). Said that it hindered their ability to get in and out of the car fast when he needed to around town, siting the fact that if someone wants to car-jack you it's better if you don't have your belt on.

Then he was in a parking lot and got into a little fender-bender. A parking lot. Going slow. Very slow. Both cars. Just enough of a jostle to make his head slam against the windshield, but not enough to set off the airbag.

He was OK, but had a cut on his head and a broken windshield, and when the cop showed up he instantly knew that my friend didn't have his seatbelt on. No question about it, it wouldn't have happened if he had his belt on.

Ever since then, he wears it religiously. He was amazed that such a small "bump" could send him that far forward with enough force to crack the windshield with his head. Imagine if that had been a 30mph head-on collision rather than a 5mph bump?

On one hand I think it's good that they're really cracking down on the whole seatbelt issue. On the other hand, I think Darwin had some good points...

**zebelkhan** · 05-17-2007, 03:03 PM

I feel naked without the seat belt on. It is a wiered feeling....

Lightninrod · 05-17-2007, 03:47 PM

Always! I use to drive my Z281LE to work and it had a 5-point driver's harness. I driver-schooled that car. Even a 'normal' seatbelt will keep you in place, allowing you to maneuver the vehicle more accurately.

Our son learned thru our habit and he would not start the car until all passengers were buckled up.

Dan

hasaanbhutta · 05-17-2007, 03:55 PM

i came to north america in 2000 and got the seat belt ticket on my way to hotel room ( university arranged a pickup for me) the VERY FIRST HOUR ON ROAD..... it taught me a lesson which i will never forget....

now, 7 years later i never forget seatbelt... for me its like putting the car into drive. i was getting out of my driveway one day with my 2 yr old daughter in the booster seat and she almost screamed that i forgot to do something with belt (she had it in her hand).....

it still amazes me that so many people die because of not wearing seat belt......

mofever · 05-17-2007, 04:29 PM

na!!!! I dont use seat belts,I think thats useless It shokes me everytime,
Its a waste of fabric I think they could use that material for better useful important purposes like towing kit ropes,parachutes ropes and bed tying ropes masochism.

gnotti211 · 05-17-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mofever
na!!!! I dont use seat belts,I think thats useless It shokes me everytime,
Its a waste of fabric I think they could use that material for better useful important purposes like towing kit ropes,parachutes ropes and bed tying ropes masochism.

^^ i hope your being sarcastic.............................right?

**Eric L.** · 05-17-2007, 08:25 PM

For the life of me, I cannot think of any excuse not to wear a seatbelt. If you think it restricts you to the point where you cannot drive a car, you have other much more serious problems and shouldn't be driving a car.

wiseguywm · 05-17-2007, 08:37 PM

I tell you that you will learn to appreciate a seat belt once you've been in a accident. The seat belt saved my life when I nodded off behind the wheel after working grave yard shift. I ran into a the back of a pickup truck around 45 mph, and walked away from it without a scratch. 97 maxima a well built car!!

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05-17-2007, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	Do you use seatbelts? Recently the Governer of New Jersey, Jon Corzine, was in an auto accident and suffered numerous injuries that were directly attributed to his decision to not wear a seat belt. He was a passenger in the car and broke twelve ribs, his thigh bone, collarbone, sternum, and a lower vertebra. It is no coincidence that the driver, who wore his seat belt, walked away. We are now being blitzed with the "Click it or ticket" campaign aimed at catching drivers and front-seat passengers who fail to use seatbelts. I have been wearing a seatbelt ever since I bought my first car - an MG Midget. Back then I figured the seat belt would make it easier for the rescue workers to find my body, because the Midget sure as hell was not going to offer any crash protection. Now I won't back out of the driveway without being buckled up. How do you guys feel about seatbelts? -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

05-17-2007, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
biggun Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Granite State Posts: 1,038	I, for the most part, would wear my seatbelt in the past. Now with kids, I never forget. __________________ 05 Merlot AWD S w/Convenience Package, Tow Package, Sirius Radio Upgrades: - OEM Homelink Mirror, Tweeters, FOG (on with parklight) - 2007 OEM Chrome HVAC Knobs, Alum. Rear Protector, Wheels - Alum. Pedals & LED Lights in Vents Future Upgrades (hopefully some day): - LED Taillight Upgrade (have parts for control board) - OEM HID Headlights (have parts)

05-17-2007, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	yep My kids never complained about seatbelts; to them it was like closing the door, you have to do it before the car moves. They got that from me. I wear it every time, they wear it every time. That Gov musta been quite a dull crayon. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

05-17-2007, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stoker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 842	I have always worn my seatbelt, got my wife into the habit and with my kids, it is second nature. In Alberta it is the law, however, we still get stories on people that get killed by being ejected through the windshields every year. It amazes me that some people still think that a seatbelt is not required for safety. __________________ 2003 Silver murano SL AWD Sunroof Sunroof deflector Roof rack cross bars Cloud rider lower grill Bug deflector 2011 VW Jetta TDI

05-17-2007, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Onarum Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Way Out West Posts: 117	Buckling my seat belt is the second thing I do after I get in the car and shut the door. Locking the doors is the first thing. I require all passengers in my car to also fasten their seat belts before I will start the engine. Neither Princess Diana nor Dodi were wearing seat belts, and it almost certainly contributed to their demise.

05-17-2007, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	You might be surprised to know.... That seatbelt provide over 85% of the injury protection in a frontal crash with the airgbag only reducing the injuries another 15%. These are averages and indivual cars vary a bit. I do not have the specifics for the MUrano. In the rear seats, SuV sets belts are being phased out with inflatable seatbelts to provide frontal protection for the first time for rear passangers. This starts with Ford in 2009. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

05-17-2007, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
bob1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 1,206	Even though I really don't like them, I always use it. Believe it or not the biggest motivator should be safety but for me it's fear of the cop sitting there waiting to nail someone without a seat belt. It's a fine in my state to drive without a seat belt. It's really a no brainer when you realize that you will avoid a more serious injury in the event of a crash. Bob1 __________________ Former 2004 SL/Polished Pewter 2WD 2004 Infiniti G-35 2 door Coupe 2010 V6 highlander/Blizzard Pearl

05-17-2007, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Corin Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 2,241	I had a friend who used to ONLY wear their seat-belt when on the highway (or basically speeds over 40mph). Said that it hindered their ability to get in and out of the car fast when he needed to around town, siting the fact that if someone wants to car-jack you it's better if you don't have your belt on. Then he was in a parking lot and got into a little fender-bender. A parking lot. Going slow. Very slow. Both cars. Just enough of a jostle to make his head slam against the windshield, but not enough to set off the airbag. He was OK, but had a cut on his head and a broken windshield, and when the cop showed up he instantly knew that my friend didn't have his seatbelt on. No question about it, it wouldn't have happened if he had his belt on. Ever since then, he wears it religiously. He was amazed that such a small "bump" could send him that far forward with enough force to crack the windshield with his head. Imagine if that had been a 30mph head-on collision rather than a 5mph bump? On one hand I think it's good that they're really cracking down on the whole seatbelt issue. On the other hand, I think Darwin had some good points... __________________ ~ Corin ---------------------------------------- 2005 MO SL AWD, Platinum w/ Charcoal Cloth, Sunroof Pkg, Tow Pkg, StonGard, Stainless "Z" Grill, air horns, ipod magic box, Garmin c320, Carseat 2008 Zap Xebra Electric Car (with many upgrades) 2011 Nissan Leaf (100% electric, 100% awesome! Got it 4/1/2011)

05-17-2007, 03:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,042	I feel naked without the seat belt on. It is a wiered feeling.... __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

05-17-2007, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lightninrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warner Robins, GA CSA Posts: 463	Always! I use to drive my Z281LE to work and it had a 5-point driver's harness. I driver-schooled that car. Even a 'normal' seatbelt will keep you in place, allowing you to maneuver the vehicle more accurately. Our son learned thru our habit and he would not start the car until all passengers were buckled up. Dan

05-17-2007, 03:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
hasaanbhutta Love to live w/ MO Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Saskatoon,SK Posts: 418	i came to north america in 2000 and got the seat belt ticket on my way to hotel room ( university arranged a pickup for me) the VERY FIRST HOUR ON ROAD..... it taught me a lesson which i will never forget.... now, 7 years later i never forget seatbelt... for me its like putting the car into drive. i was getting out of my driveway one day with my 2 yr old daughter in the booster seat and she almost screamed that i forgot to do something with belt (she had it in her hand)..... it still amazes me that so many people die because of not wearing seat belt...... __________________ 2003 Silver SE AWD, Everything but NAV 2009 Versa SL, hatchback

05-17-2007, 04:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
mofever Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12	na!!!! I dont use seat belts,I think thats useless It shokes me everytime, Its a waste of fabric I think they could use that material for better useful important purposes like towing kit ropes,parachutes ropes and bed tying ropes masochism.

05-17-2007, 08:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	For the life of me, I cannot think of any excuse not to wear a seatbelt. If you think it restricts you to the point where you cannot drive a car, you have other much more serious problems and shouldn't be driving a car. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

05-17-2007, 08:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
wiseguywm Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norristown,PA Posts: 42	I tell you that you will learn to appreciate a seat belt once you've been in a accident. The seat belt saved my life when I nodded off behind the wheel after working grave yard shift. I ran into a the back of a pickup truck around 45 mph, and walked away from it without a scratch. 97 maxima a well built car!!

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