GMC C-Series 2001 Owner's Manual page 18

Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts
Q:
Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if I'm wearing a safety belt?
A:
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You could be whether you're wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even if you're upside down. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident, so
you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if
you are belted.
Q:
If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to
wear safety belts?
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
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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.
and the Answers
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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
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accident even one that isn't your fault
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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