1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 32

HERE ARE QUESTIONS MANY PEOPLE ASKABOUT SAFETYBELTS --AND THE ANSWERS Q : Won't I be trapped in the vehicle afer an accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you're wearing a safety belt or not. Butyou can easily 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 theyjust putin air bags so people won't have to wear safety belts? Q: A: 'Rir bags," or Supplemental Inflatable Restraintsystems, are in some vehicles today andwill bein more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only-- so they work with safetybelts, 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," youstill have to buckle up to get the most protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially inside and other collisions. safety belts? Q: IfI'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an accident -- even one thatisn't your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn't protect you from things beyondyour control, such asbad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest numberof serious injuries and deathsoccur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 kmih). Safety belts are for everyone. 18