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 the part
of
this
manual called “Children.”
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.
Driver
Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder
Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s
how
to
wear
it
properly.
1.
Close and lock the door.
2.
Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats”
in
the Index)
so
you can sit
up
straight.
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