1995 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 36

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-and the Answers Q: Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident 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 consciousduring and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. t Why don 't they just put in air bags so people won 't have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the so they work with future. But they are supplemental systems only; safety belts - not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required theuse 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. but especially in side and That's truenot only in frontal collisions, other collisions. Q: If I'm a gooddriver, 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 thatisn't your fault -you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn'tprotect you from things beyond your control, such asbad drivers. A: 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 kmk). Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety BeltsProper/y Adults This part is only for peopleof adult size. and Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts children. 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's protection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systemsyour vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. 1-21