0:
If
I’m a good driver, and
I
never drive far from
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.
home, why should
I
wear safety belts?
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
7-29
or
Infants and
Young
Children
on
page
7-32.
Follow
those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
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
so
you can sit
up
straight. To see
how, see
Power Seats
on
page
7-2.
We’ll start with the driver position.
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