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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
home,
why
should
I
wear safety belts?
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
Adults
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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