Chevrolet 2003 S10 Pickup Owner's Manual page 23

Q:
If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to
A:
Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in
most 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.
wear safety belts?
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
7-37
or Infants and Young Children on page
7-33.
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
Q:
If I'm 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're in an
accident
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even 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.
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