How To Wear Safety Belts Properly; Driver Position - Chevrolet 1995 S-10 Pickup Owner's Manual

0:
Why don't they just put in air bags so people won 't have to wear
safety belts?
A:
Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the
future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with
safety belts
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not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered
for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle
that has air bags,
you
still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and
other collisions.
Q: If
I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I
A:
You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an accident - even
wear safety belts?
one that isn't your fault
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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 vehicle, 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.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
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