Question:

Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt?

Answer:

You could be -- whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Question:

If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

Answer:

You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident -- even one that is not your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).

Safety belts are for everyone.