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.
home, why should
I
wear safety belts?
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
1-27
or
lnfants and Young Children
on
page
7-29.
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.
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