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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
Oldsmobile, 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.