5.
To
make
the lap part tight, pull down
on
the
buckle end
of
the belt as you
pull
up
on the shoulder belt.
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 crash, or
if
you
pull
the
belt very
quickly out of the retractor.
2:
What’s wrong with this?
\:
The shoulder
belt
is
too
loose.
It
won’t
give nearly as much protection this
way.
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