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.
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