1993 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 27

most protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. Safety Belt Warning Eight L J Q.' If I'm 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'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 asbad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds less than 40 mph of (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. I I When the key is turned to "Run" or "Start," a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver's belt is buckled. I I I A CAUTION: If your safety belt light ever comes on or stays on after the front doors are closed and the driver's belt is buckled, have your vehicle fixed. If you don't, you might not have the Drotection you'd need in a crash. I 25