1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 31

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @ Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I'm wearing safety belt? a You could be -- whether you're wearing a safety belt or not. But youcan unbuckle a safety belt, And your chance of even if you're upside down. being consciousduring and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, much greater if is you are belted. &: A: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive from far home, why shouldI wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but you're in an if accident -- even one that isn't your fault-- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver from things beyond your doesn't protect you control, such as bad drivers. Most accidentsoccur within 25 miles (40 k ) m of of home. And the greatest number serious injuries and deathsoccur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety beltsare for everyone. A: @ A: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be But in most of them in the future. they are supplemental systems only; they work with so safety belts-- not insteadof them. Every air bag system ever offered sale has required the use for of safety belts. Even you're in a vehicle that has if 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.