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Risk of Accidents is More With Obese People Due to Lesser Seatbelt Use

A study by David Schlundt, associate professor of psychology and assistant professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University and his colleagues at Meharry Medical College in Nashville,...Read More

Posted on : Thursday, January 3, 2008 12:00 AM
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I agree. If you cannot turn the steering wheel as well I would think that would make for more accidents. Perhaps there should be a law forbidding persons from driving if their stomach interferes with their ability to drive. That would be an impairment similar to DUI. Obese people need cars that allow for their size, including keeping a safe distance between stomach and steering wheel or please don't drive.
Replied on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:00 AM

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Seat belts are just part of it. My husband is obese and it is hard for him to turn the steering wheel because of the girth of his stomach pressed against it. The answer is lose weight.
Replied on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:00 AM
 


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