Citation

Mackay GM, Dale KJ, White A. Proc. IRCOBI 1982; 10: 40-50.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury)

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Abstract

This study has examined some aspects of voluntary seat belt use. The results suggest that an increase in risk-taking behavior, as assessed by traveling speed, does not occur with seat belt use, contrary to the Peltzman hypothesis. Other aspects of belt use are investigated and vehicle class and age appear as important determinants of driver belt use. Vehicle speed is also influenced by these vehicle characteristics with newer, larger cars traveling faster than older, smaller ones. Belt use is strongly influenced by vehicle age. Finally the presence of a passenger appears to have an audience effect in that drivers' belt usage rates increase and speeds diminish if a passenger is present. (Author/TRRL)