3.
To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
The safety belt locks
if
there’s a sudden stop or a crash.
The safety belt also locks
if
you pull the belt very
quickly out
of
the retractor.
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.
’.
-u
can be seriously hurt if y~r 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.
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