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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.
.
vo
vehicle has.
We'll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40
k m )
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.
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. The shoulder portion
of the belt has an energy management loop. It is
designed to open and help protect you in certain cras
If it opens, you will see a label on the safety belt that
says to replace the belt. Be sure to do
so. If you don't,
the safety belt won't work properly and won't protect
you in another crash. For more information on replacin
safety belts after a crash, see "Replacing Safety Belts"
the Index.
Here's how to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly.
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
vehicle, see the part of this manual called "Children."
Follow those rules for everyone's protection.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
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