Q:
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 Older Children on page
1-27
or
lnfants
and Young Children
on
page
1-30.
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.
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