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Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts
--
and the Answers
@
Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if I’m wearing
a
safety belt?
A:
You
could
be
--
whether you’re wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even if you’re upside down. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident,
so
you
can
unbuckle and get out, is
much
greater if
you are belted.
@
Why don’t they just put in air bags
so
people
A:
Air bags
are
in many vehicles today and will be in
more of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only;
so
they work
with
safety belts
--
not instead of them. Every air bag
system ever offered for sale has required the use of
safety belts. ,Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air
bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most
protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions,
but especially in side and other collisions.
won’t have to wear safety belts?
QC
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 passenger 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
OCCUT
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 Corvette, 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.
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