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Seats and Restraint Systems
Q: Why don't they just put in air bags
so people won't have to wear safety
belts?
A: Air bags, or Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint systems, are in some
vehicles today and will be in more
of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only
-
so they
work
with
safety belts, 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
wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but
if you're in an 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.
Safety Belt Reminder
Light
When the key is turned to "Run" or
"Start," a chime will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten
their safety belts, unless the driver's
safety belt is already buckled. The safety
belt light will also come on and stay on
until the driver's belt is buckled.
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