Seat Belts
The most important thing to remember is ALWAYS wear your seat belt. It's the law in California. It is also important to make sure all passengers in your vechicle also wear their seat belts.
In the event of an accident seat belts keep passengers restrained so they can't injure you or each other. The seat belt design distributes the energy from a crash evenly to the pelvis and chest. These areas are two of the strongest in the body.
Always wear the belt properly across the lap with the shoulder strap snugly across your chest. Check the seat belts often to see they are functioning properly and can be adjusted with ease.
Air Bags
Air bags are intended to be used with seat belts. Air bags were designed to cushion the contact between a driver and the dashboard, steering wheel and, in many cars, vehicle doors. Children 12 years and under should ride in the rear seat, with seat belts securely fastened. If a child is riding in the front seat when an airbag deploys, the impact potentially could be fatal. Some vehicles allow passenger side air bags to be turned off.
Head Restraints
Position your head restraint properly to protect your head and neck in the event of an accident. The top of the head restraint should be near the top of your head.