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.
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
7-49
or
lnfants
and
Young
Children
on
page
1-52.
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.
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