Although seat belts were a feature of cars for well over half a century, too many people fail to use them today. This is not for want of public awareness of seat belt usage. Rather, the problem is caused by a failure to appreciate the true dangers of riding in a car. People have no comprehension of the violence of car accidents and of what can happen to an unbelted individual. The reasons for not buckling up don’t hold up to close scrutiny and are nothing more than misconceptions. Here are.