How to Wear Safety Belts Properly; Seats and Restraints; Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why- Page 56

2011 Buick Regal User Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
background image

Black plate (14,1)

Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011

3-14

Seats and Restraints

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety
belts?

A:

Airbags are supplemental
systems only; so they work

with

safety belts

not instead of

them. Whether or not an airbag
is provided, all occupants still
have to buckle up to get the
most protection. That is true not
only in frontal collisions, but
especially in side and other
collisions.

Q: If I am 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 are in a crash

even

one that is not your fault

you

and your passenger(s) can be
hurt. Being a good driver does
not protect you from things
beyond your control, such as
bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within
40 km (25 mi) of home. And the
greatest number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at
speeds of less than 65 km/h
(40 mph).
Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly

This section 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
infants. If a child will be riding in the
vehicle, see

Older Children on

page 3

40

or

Infants and Young

Children on page 3

43

. Follow those

rules for everyone's protection.

It is very important for all occupants
to buckle up. Statistics show that
unbelted people are hurt more often
in crashes than those who are
wearing safety belts.

Occupants who are not buckled up
can be thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash. And they can strike others in
the vehicle who are wearing safety
belts.

First, before you or your
passenger(s) wear a safety belt,
there is important information you
should know.

Sit up straight and always keep your
feet on the floor in front of you. The
lap part of the belt should be worn
low and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash, this
applies force to the strong pelvic

Detailed Information for 2011 Buick Regal User Manual

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2011 Buick Regal User Manual - Page 56

  • Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts?
  • That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?