Abstract
Editor—With reference to the article by Walker et al, in the United States, pick-up truck drivers use seat belts less often and have the highest fatality rates. The National Highway Safety Administration asked male drivers of pick-up trucks whether they wore seat belts. The men reported that they felt protected by size of vehicle, nature of vehicle use (short, work related trips), being “trapped” after the crash, and anger or resentment over mandatory seat belt laws. They were, however, more likely to wear their safety belts when family or friends were with them, on interstate highways, in large cities, and in bad weather. (Author/publisher)