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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
ON or
START, a light will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten
their safety belts. Unless the driver's
safety belt is buckled, a chime will also
sound,
H
How to Wear Safety
Belts Properly
Adults
This section is only for people of adult
size.
There are special things
to
know about safety belts and
children. And there
are
different
rules €or babies and smaller
children. If
a
child will be riding
in your
Geo, see the
section after
this one, called
"Children."
Follow those rules
for everyone's
protection.
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