The Importance of Safety Belts Public service announcements (PSAs) play a vital role in presenting information to the public in an entertaining and effective way. Public service announcements aim to educate, inform, and inspire action on various issues that affect society. They often have a powerful message and are displayed to the public through television, radio, social media, and billboards. Two different public service announcements that are astonishing in portraying the importance of safety belts are “You Could Learn A Lot From A Dummy.flv” by the Ad Council and US Department of Transportation created in 1985 and “Supergirl” PSA Seat Belts (1984)” by the US Department of Transportation & DC Comics created in 1984. The public service announcements, …show more content…
In the video, “Supergirl” PSA Seat Belts (1984)” created by the US Department of Transportation & DC Comics, starts off by showing different clips of car crashes and then brings in Supergirl almost as if she is a news reporter. Supergirl goes on to talk about why people need to wear their seat belts. This PSA uses a bold and charismatic tone along with using the appeal of pathos, logos, and ethos to effectively present the message and purpose of the importance safety belts play. The authors, US Department of Transportation & DC Comics, use pathos to appeal to the emotions of the audience. Supergirl addresses the problem of serious harm caused by car accidents by stating that, “Safety belts could save their lives” (US Department of Transportation & DC Comics, 2020, 0:04). She says this to emphasize to the audience that wearing a seat belt can be the difference between life and death, pulling on the emotions of the audience. This video also addresses that, “your life is in your hands” (US Department of Transportation & DC Comics, 2020, 0:15). This makes the audience really think about whether their life is worth not wearing a seat belt. Logos is also seen in this PSA by stating the obvious fact that not wearing a seat belt could “prevent thousands from being horribly disfigured or crippled for life” (US Department of Transportation & DC Comics, 2020, 0:08). This makes people think about how many injuries and deaths could have been prevented had someone put their safety belt on. The authors also report “16,000 people die in car crashes every year that don’t have to” (US Department of Transportation & DC Comics, 2020, 0:01). They say they could be the next one of those 16,000 people who die if they choose to not practice safe driving habits. Lastly, the appeal ethos is shown by the
An enormous division currently exists between the people who believe that automobile safety should be an option and those that feel it must be a requirement. The federal government feels the morally obligated to create the safest driving environment possible. On the other end of the spectrum, opinions exist that the average driver has ability to make the choice of safety on their own. Editorials, political assemblies, debates, and conversations have arrived on the concept of click it or ticket. This idea refers to ticketing any motor vehicle driver and passenger that is not fastened by a seat belt. Arguments have been made for both sides, and have been reviewed in multiple states.
In order to prove themselves, men usually attempt unhealthy and destructive acts to perform their courage and fearlessness, but these actions are prone to suicidal and various other types of out of control or untouchable behaviors. Michael Kimmel states, “Men ages nineteen to twenty-nine are three times less likely to wear seat belts than women the same age”(Kimmel 468). Mr Kimmel quoted data to claim that young men assume safe driving as emasculation. As long as men are driving a car, using a seatbelt means that they are afraid of injury or death. Besides those, it also represents that this man cannot completely control his car; on the other hand, he is not masculine.
In the late 1920’s, school buses and larger industrial vehicles became a popular source of transportation that started from Ford dealership owner, A.L. Luce. Luce had plans to extend the school bus frame (from a Model T) to accompany more students per one bus. As school buses and city buses became more common throughout America’s cities for daily transportation, safety regulations and precautions were put in place. Safety features, including flashing caution lights, visors outside of the vehicle, and motorized stop signs and stop arms were all installed within the next 80 years to make the journey to and from school safer. Although many of these precautions were taken, many citizens believe that not enough action was taken to promote safety on school buses. Because a variety of school bus companies do not have a stance on whether seatbelts should be installed or not, the safety concerns mainly impact parents and school leaders. A good solution for many of those concerned would be the installation of seatbelts on every school bus within the United States, but the reality of seatbelts being on buses is quite the opposite of what people believe. Seatbelts are not the justification to these safety issues concerning school corporations and parents nationwide, as the seatbelts are a costly and dangerous factor.
In the last 5 years, the number of people who have watched safe driving PSA’s has been increasing due to the shocking content of the videos, and consequently, the word about safe driving is now spreading more than ever. From teens who’ve just received their permit, to parents who are always behind the wheel, PSA’s have a good impact on all those who have not yet been alerted about the dangers of distracted driving. To quickly summarize PSA’s: Public Service Announcements or PSA’s for short are the new method organizations and charities use to spread the word about public safety. The most shocking PSA’s are those that display the effects of distracted driving (due to the gory/shocking scenes).
3. Sowers-Hoag, K., Thyer B., Bailey, J., (1987) Promoting automobile safety belt use by young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis; 20, 133-138
In 1966, the National Highway Safety Bureau (NHSB) was designed by the Highway Act. NHSB’s director, Dr. William Haddon, noticed that he could prevent motor-vehicle injuries by applying public health methods and epidemiology. Various passages demanded the government to set standards for the highway and motor vehicles. The federal government responded by developing new safety features in cars such as safety belts, head rests, and shatter-resistant windshields. Barriers, reflectors, and center line strips were placed on roadways to provide direction and illumination. Traffic safety laws, wearing a safety belt, and public education encouraged drivers to make safer decisions. The use of safety belts has skyrocketed from 11% in 1981 to 68% in 1997 and decreases When the community and government understood the necessity for motor-vehicle safety, various programs such as Prior to the implementation, the rate stood at 18 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 1925; however, the rate stood at 1.7 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 1997. With all of the new safety features with cars, public education and enforcement of safety laws, “motor-vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States.” Over 23.9 million vehicle crashes were reported in 1997; estimated costs were around $200 billion.
In Christina Hammonds Reed's novel, "The Black Kids," Ashley navigates through the complexities of race and privilege during the Los Angeles Rodney King riots in 1992. Also, the lens of Ashley's coming-of-age story, Reed's experiences of racial injustice, self-discovery, and the impacts of systemic racism on personal relationships with her friends. My essay will go in-depth into how Reed utilizes character development and thematic elements to provide a compelling narrative that sheds light on the enduring relevance of these issues. Cornell Practice 1: Throughout the novel, Ashley undergoes a transformation from a sheltered and apathetic teenager to a socially conscious young adult. She is insulated from the racial tensions surrounding her and her friends' lifestyle, but as things unfold, Ashley is forced to be put in uncomfortable situations, about her privilege and complicity.
“August 2000, our family of six was on the way to a wedding. It was a rainy day, and Gregg was not familiar with the area. The car hit standing water in the high-way, and started hydro-planing. Greg lost control of the car. Then, the car went backwards down into a ditch and started sliding on its wheels sideways. After sliding for 100 feet or so, the car flipped, at least once. After flipping, the car came to rest on its wheels, and the passenger window broke out.
Mandating Seat Belt Usage vs. Freedom of Choice SOC120: Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibilities 1 How do you feel when you are told what you will or will not do? You may be told that it is for your own good, but who has the right to decide what is or is not good for you? After all who knows you better than you do? This brings me to the topic of my discussion.
Based on the analysis done by James Medison University, As many as 17,000 people could be saved every year by wearing a seatbelt. When we are not wearing a seat belt, it will increase medical costs in the event of an accident.
We have all heard the excuses before, "It's uncomfortable, I'm only going around the corner", I'd rather be thrown out of a car than be stuck in a seatbelt," and my favorite, "I'm a good driver I don't need to wear one." Well you may be a good driver but there are situations beyond your control such as bad weather, road conditions and not to mention other drivers that can affect your safety. Seat belts can mean the difference between life and death in an auto accident. Wearing a seat belt every time you enter a vehicle is not only the smart thing to do it is the right thing because it saves lives, it's the law and it will save you money.
After thousands of accidents where the occupants did not wear their seatbelts, the Supreme Court decided to pass some laws. “In 1972, the agency requires dull passive restraints for front seat occupants” (Supreme Court). The agency that the Supreme Court is referring to is the Department of Transportation. This law is a staple in automobile safety and sets a level of precedent for future laws. After this law was passed, the number of fatalities from traffic incidents relating to seat belts usage had dropped.
Imagine being on a roller coaster. Those straps that hold you in a roller coaster are always so uncomfortable. Maybe you just shouldn’t wear it, but that wouldn’t be smart. People would think you are suicidal because you’re choosing to get in danger, and risk flying out of a fast-moving machine. A high-end car can reach speeds, depending on the air resistance, over 270 mph (Rowe) as compared to one of the fastest roller coasters, Formula Rossa, at 150 mph (this was found in 2010).
We have all heard the excuses before, “do I have to wear it? It isn’t like it’s going to protect me,” “it’s uncomfortable, I’m only going around the corner,” or “I’d rather be thrown out of the vehicle than to be stuck in a seat belt.” No matter how good of a driver you are, or you think you might be, there are always situations that are beyond your control. Such as, bad weather, drunk drivers, and road conditions. Sometimes, seat belts can be a life or death in an automobile accident. Not only is wearing your seat belt every time you get in a vehicle, but it is required by law in 49 states, with the exception of New Hampshire. Although seat belts are known to lock up and wrinkle your clothes, I believe that wearing your seat belt is beneficial because every fourteen seconds someone is injured in a traffic crash. Seat belts are not only known for holding you in place during a collision, but more importantly the are known to save the lives of the occupants in the vehicle.
There is a massive amount of car accidents that occur every day, that consequently become fatal. In many cases, the driver and the passengers do not have on a seat belt to prevent them from being thrown out of the car or colliding with another car, causing them to be thrown against the dashboard or some other tragic accident. Some people may think, “Wearing a seatbelt isn’t cool”, “I’m only going down the street” or sometimes just irresponsibly forget to put on their seatbelt when they are inside of a vehicle. You may think that wearing a seatbelt is not trendy and you are only making a quick trip going down the street to the corner store, however, you cannot control others actions on the road anything can happen in the blink of an eye.