1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 21

C Here Are Questions Many People Ask Q About Safety Belts-- and the Answers A: @ Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I'm wearing safety belt? a If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should wear safety belts? I You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an 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 within25 miles (40 k ) m 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. 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 air bags so people in won't haveto wear safety belts? 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 getthe most protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 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 thereare 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. A: 1-10