Black plate (18,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 20113-18 Seats and RestraintsQ: If I am a good driver, and Inever drive far from home,why should I wear safetybelts?A: You may be an excellent driver,but if you are in a crash — evenone that is not your fault — youand your passenger(s) can behurt. Being a good driver doesnot protect you from thingsbeyond your control, such asbad drivers.Most accidents occur within40 km (25 miles) of home.And the greatest number ofserious injuries and deathsoccur at speeds of less than65 km/h (40 mph).Safety belts are for everyone.How to Wear Safety BeltsProperlyThis section is only for people ofadult size.Be aware that there are specialthings to know about safety beltsand children. And there are differentrules for smaller children andinfants. If a child will be riding inthe vehicle, see Older Children onpage 3‑44 or Infants and YoungChildren on page 3‑47. Follow thoserules for everyone's protection.It is very important for all occupantsto buckle up. Statistics show thatunbelted people are hurt more oftenin crashes than those who arewearing safety belts.Occupants who are not buckled upcan be thrown out of the vehicle in acrash. And they can strike others inthe vehicle who are wearing safetybelts.First, before you or yourpassenger(s) wear a safety belt,there is important information youshould know.Sit up straight and always keep yourfeet on the floor in front of you. Thelap part of the belt should be wornlow and snug on the hips, justtouching the thighs. In a crash, thisInformationProvidedby:
