I survived a multi-roll over crash in my MGTD, wearing nothing but a
1950s style 4" web lap belt. I was able to lean over and grab the
passenger side seat frame and hang on. My only injury was from the belt.
I survived a car v locomotive by virtue of not wearing ANY belt, thus
being able to leave the car prior to contact.
I survived a high speed T-bone by virtue of not wearing a seatbelt. I
was able to straddle the center console and steer from the passenger
seat.My left leg needed to be pried from under the steering wheel.
I was badly beaten by a passenger on my bus because the seatbelt release
jammed and I had no way to move and defend myself.
Belts and harnesses can be either good or bad, depending entirely on the
circumstances of the accident. I have both a harness and a roll bar in
the Midget. I always use the harness. I have push button harness/belts
in my other vehicles and refuse to use them. I have seen too many
instances of them releasing when they should hold, and jamming when they
should release. Give me aircraft type buckles and I will happily use
them daily.
Kate
WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com wrote:
> Well. I've been upside down in cars with a full harness and without though
> both cars were NOT convertibles (they had a steel roof). I also have the
> experience of many miles of driving a Sprite with a full race harness, 4
> point and 6 point.
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