Together for Life
Together for Life is a program aimed at increasing rural seat belt use through partnerships with the following health departments:
Most adults agree they want people they care about to always wear a seat belt. We all play an important role keeping them safe. Often, the key is figuring out what to say. Let’s be together for life and always ask others to wear a seat belt.
- Like you, most adults want the people they care about to always wear a seat belt.
- As their mom, coworker, husband, daughter, brother, or friend, you play an important role keeping them safe.
- Often, the key is figuring out what to say.
Tips
Keep It Light
When people feel threatened, they may lose sight of the fact that you want people you care about to always wear a seat belt.
Some People Have Inaccurate Beliefs
Some people have inaccurate beliefs about seat belts. Avoid arguing.
You May Need to Ask
You may need to ask someone to wear their seat belt more than once. Keep asking until they always wear a seat belt.
Connect. Ask. Reconnect.
To begin, Connect. You could say…
- “I appreciate you giving me a ride today.”
- “I really enjoy the time we spend driving to/from ______.”
- “Thanks for (going with/inviting) me to _______ today.”
- Or even, “Gosh, you smell good!”
Next, Ask them to wear a seat belt for you. You could say…
- “Would you wear your seat belt today for me?”
- “As a favor to me, would you put your seat belt on?”
- “Even though asking is hard for me, would you wear your seat belt for me?”
- “I feel anxious asking, but would you wear your seat belt for me?”
Finally, Reconnect. If they choose to wear a seat belt, you could say…
- “I appreciate you buckling up.”
- “Thanks for wearing your seat belt.”
If they choose not to wear a seat belt, you could say…
- “Because I care about you, I’m going to ask each time we are in a vehicle together.”