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> It's safe to assume you won't get in an accident.

If that were the case, I wouldn't need a seatbelt.

Indeed, your chances of needing a seatbelt for a particular car trip are very low but, over many trips, it becomes a safe assumption you'll be in an accident and, therefore, generally good policy to be prepared for that eventuality.