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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 pelvic bones. And you’d be less
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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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