1995 GMC Yukon Owner's Manual - Page 41

Here Are Questions Many People About Ask Safety Belts- and the Answers Q: 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 accident, so you can an unbuckle and get out, is ~ L I C I Zgreater if you are belted. Qt A: Why don't they just put in air bags so people won't have to 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 get the most protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. Qt A: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an accident - even one that isn't your fault - you and your passengers 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 injuriesand deaths occurat speeds of less than 40 mph (65 k d h ) . Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adulis This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and child]-en.And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone'sprotection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. 1-21