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If I?rn
a good driver, and
I
never drive far from
hame, why should I wear
safety belts?
A:
You may be an
excellent driver, but if you',re in an
accident
---even one
that isn't.your fault -- you and
your
passefigers can be
hurt. Being
a:
gciod.driver
,
d9esn"t prqtect you. from things beyond your
cantrd,
such mbad drivem
Most accidents
occur
within 25 miles (40
k m )
of
home. And the g:reatest number
of
serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph
(65
W h ) .
Ho.w to Wear Safety Belts 'Properly
Adults
This
part
is only for people of adult size.
Be aware .that there are special things to
know
about
safety belts and children. And there are different rules
for smaller children
and
babies.
If
a.child will be ridag:
.in your vehicle,
see
the
part
of
this:
m,anual called
"Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection.
First, you'll
want
to
know
which restraint systems your
v e h d e - has:.
We'll start with the driver
positioa.
Safety b.elts
are for
everyone.
Driver Position
This partdescribes the driver's restraint system.
Lap-Sho.uld.er. B.elt
'The driver has a lap-should€
-
relt,
Her(
ho.w to wear
it
properly.
I.. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust
the
seat (to see how, see 'Seats" in the Index)
so you
c.an sit up straight.
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