How To Wear Safety Belts Properly - Cadillac 2007 STS Owner's Manual

Q:
If I am a good driver, and I never drive far
from home, why should I wear safety belts?
A:
You may be an excellent driver, but if you are
in an accident — even one that is not your
fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Being a good driver does not 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.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

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 vehicle, see Older
Children on page 38 or Infants and Young Children
on page 40. Follow those rules for everyone's
protection.
First, you will want to know which restraint
systems your vehicle has.
We will start with the driver position.