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Not to be "FUNNY or SICK"
As a Fireman and Ex Captain with 42 years of service...
I Personally would LOVE to see the Lift up or Air line style still used Today.
Have seen the push button NOT Release More than I care to count.
2 Different Crashes and 2 fatalities cause they couldn't get to the Vic in time,and get belt off.
Ever listen to the cries of a Vic about to cook.
PULL on the latch from a distance with a hook or whatever.
Back in 74 my new chevy pickup was hit in the rt side in the B pillar and back into the R R wheel well.
Truck spun clockwise up over a curb and into a oak tree 3ft around.
I ended up on the benchseat with my back against the rt door and both legs on the bench.
Truck had lap belts only from GM, and the Doc who examined me said quote "Had You been wearing a belt, a Broken thigh or a Dislocated Hip at Minimum".
I despise the seatbelts in my stuff even at work and only Begrudgingly put it on to avoid getting written up.
Regards,steve sr.
p.s.
Only good thing about the push button style Prior to the mid 70,s was the square hole is a Perfect Bottle Opener!