HELMETS & SEAT-BELTS!!!
My father is an honest, sincere
and a law abiding citizen. He is very particular about following the rule of
law, but I cannot comprehend his childish predicament on the use or rather the
disuse of helmets by giving the most frivolous of reasons.
The Idiosyncrasies of otherwise
normal people against the usage of protective gear in vehicles is something
that I am interested in. Their rationalization of this behavior has led to
many funny quotes.
Popular quotes:
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Helmets
o
My hair style will be spoiled
o
I will become bald.
o
I am going to the next lane only, the police
will not catch me here
o
How will I see the traffic coming behind me,
(What do you do with your rear view mirrors??)
o
The police here are not so strict
o
I have to go to 4-5 shops and I can’t keep
removing my helmet.
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Seat Belts
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I feel suffocated by wearing a seat-belt
o
It irritates the skin on my neck
o
My dress will get spoiled by wearing a seat-belt.
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Nobody tells me what to do in my car
o
I might get stuck in the car, in case of an
accident
o
You are a good driver, I trust your driving!
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I am too big to wear a seat belt, it doesn’t fit
I had a good friend of mine who
was given a challan for not wearing a helmet even though he had it hanging on
the rear view mirror. This chap had the nerve to ask the cop it the challan was
valid for the entire day!! So that he didn’t have to wear the helmet. I didn’t know
if I was amused or alarmed!!
Helmets and seat-belts in vehicles
are protective gear that saves the body from harm during accidents. Studies have proved that wearing a helmet or
a seat-belt significantly reduces the chances of a fatal injury. I really wish people wear protective gear, at
least for the sake of their loved ones.
Do share your experiences/quotes
on the topic.
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