Seatbelts and Driving Behaviors |
SeatbeltsEvery single day Kansans are dying in vehicle crashes. Of the hundreds of crash related deaths that have occurred in Kansas, almost 70% of them were not wearing a seat belt. According to a 2011 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,384 lives could be saved if seat belts had been worn. As of 2017, Kansas has an 82% seat belt usage rate. Quick Kansas Seatbelt Stats:
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NSW Road Safety VideoCrash Test Dummies without Seatbelts |
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Driving Behaviors
Kansans are starting to learn about the dangers of distracted driving, but because Kansas has a ZERO tolerance for preventable deaths due to distractions, we still have room for improvement.
Top Contributing Circumstances for crashes:
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Inattention
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Animals
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Failing to Yield Right of Way
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Too Fast for weather conditions
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Following too closely