The lap
part
of the belt should
be
worn
low and snug
on
the
hips,
just touching the thighs.
In
a crash,
this
applies
force
to
the
strong
pelvic bones.
And
you’d
be less likely
to slide under
the
lap
belt.
If
you
slid
under it,
the
belt
would apply force at your abdomen.
This
could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should
go
over the shoulder
and
across the chest. These
parts
of the
body
are
best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks
if
there’s
a
sudden
stop
or a crash,
or if
you
pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too
loose.
In
a
crash, you would move forward
too much,
which
could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit against your body.
To
unlatch the belt, just push the button
on
the
buckle.
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