Gold star for you!

I must congratulate you. No, really, this is not a trick.

You, my fellow Iowans, are a whopping 9 percent above the average! If you remember from throughout middle school and high school, being above the average is looked upon fondly.

Check out this safety fact sheet (pdf). If you look closely, you will see that in 2009, the national average for those who wore seatbelts was at 84 percent, whereas an average of 93 percent of Iowans take care to snap that belt. That is the highest use rate in the history of the state!

93 percent! In grade terms, this is an A-. Not too shabby guys. However, wearing your seatbelt is the number one prevention method you have, and a simple way to ensure protection. That fashion forward polyester-nylon blend strap keeps your body and head in place. We know we are above average, but is it too starry-eyed to ask for more? An A or even A+? Methinks not, I believe we can do it.