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.
The lap part
of
the
belt should be worn
low
and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
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.
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