Question

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true or false: 86% of vehicle occupants who survived fatal crashes were wearing seatbelts.

true

false

Explanation:

Analyze the statistical claim

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, approximately 83% to 86% of passenger vehicle occupants who survived fatal crashes were wearing seatbelts. Specifically, NHTSA safety statistics consistently show that among passenger vehicle occupants who survived crashes in which someone died, about 86% were buckled up.

Evaluate the statement

The statement "86% of vehicle occupants who survived fatal crashes were wearing seatbelts" aligns directly with official traffic safety and seatbelt effectiveness statistics. Therefore, the statement is true.

Answer:

• TRUE (Correct answer)
• FALSE