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e."
If I'm a good driver, and
I
never drive far from
A:
You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an
home, why should I wear safety belts?
accident
--
even one that isn't your fault -- you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn't protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and
deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How 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 riding in
your Buick, see the part of this manual called "Children."
Follow those rules for everyone's protection.
First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We'll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Was your.Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it
was, a sticker on the driver's door will say "conforms to
all applicable Canada motor vehicle . .
.
"
etc.) If so,
then this "Driver Position" part doesn't apply to your
vehicle. To learn how to use your driver position safety
belts, read the Canadian OnlnerS Manual
Safety
Belt
Supplement. It comes with every new Buick first sold in
Canada.
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