1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 21

0: don't theyjust Why safety belts? putin air bagsso people won't have to wear 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 bagsystem ever offered for sale has required the use safety belts. Evenif you're in a vehicle of that has airbags, you still have to buckleup to get the most protection That's true not only frontal collisions,'butespecially in side and in other collisions. 0: I'm If A: a good driver, I never drive and far from home, should I why wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an accident - even one that isn't yourfault - you and yourpassengers 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 kndh). Safety belts arefor everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is onlyfor people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things know about safety belts and to children. And thereare different rulesfor smaller children and babies. a If child will be riding in your vehicle, see the partof this manual called "Children." Follow those rules everyone's protection. for First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. 1-11