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When properly worn, seat belts:
Keep you connected to the vehicle
so you can take advantage of the
car’s built-in safety features.
Help protect you in almost every
type of crash, including side and
rear impacts and rollovers. (Your
airbag can only be helpful in a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.)
Foryoursafety,andthesafetyof
your passenger, your car is equipped
with seat belts in both seating
positions.
Your seat belt system also
includes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passenger to fasten your seat
belts.
Seat belts have proven to be the
single most effective safety device.
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your car has airbags.
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
These safety features are designed
to reduce the severity of injuries in a
crash. However, you and your
passenger can’t take full advantage
of these safety features unless you
remain sitting in a proper position
and
In fact, some safety
features can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Your Car’s Safety Features
Seat Belts
Why Wear Seat Belts
always wear your seat belts
properly.
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Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
if you have airbags.
Be sure you and your
passenger always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
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