VEENNNN \ ae > SAFEiy ON _ s N y U) ee(73 hares CSE Vehicle Safety } (NAPSA)—Buckle up. With all the safety technology that has made its way into cars, minivans, SUVs and other vehicles on the road, buckling your seat belt remains the single most effective means of protecting yourself should you get into an accident. if all SUV occupants wore safety belts, an estimated 1,000 lives could be saved each year. In the U.S., 75 percent of motorists wear their belts. In Canada, more than 92 percent weartheir safety belts. If the U.S. had Canada’s high rate of safety belt use, about 4,500 additional American lives would be saved each year. Safety is a shared responsibility among automakers, the government and drivers. Automakers are working with governmentregulators to enhance the overall safety of all vehicles. Drivers can do their part by buckling up. For more information, visit www.autoalliance.org.
