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Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of
ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
lap/shoulder belts.
The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during
very sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows the
shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under
normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt will
lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the
vehicle or being thrown out.
WARNING!
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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and seat belts.
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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat
belt properly.
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Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are
designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are
the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a
collision best.
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Wearing yourbelt inthe wrong placecould makeyour injuries
in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries,
or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these
instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your
passengers safe, too.
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Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt.
People belted togethercan crash intoone another in anaccident,
hurting oneanother badly. Never usea lap/shoulderbelt or alap
belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE