AC
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in
motion can be dangerous. Even if
you
buckle
up, your safety belts can’t
do
their job when
you’re reclined like this,
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it
won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in
front of you. In
a
crash
you
could
go
into it,
receiving neck
or
other injuries.
The lap belt can’t
do
its job either. In
a
crash the
belt could
go
up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.
But
don’t have
a
seatback reclined
if
your vehicle
is
moving.
Head
Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down
so
that the
top
of
the
restraint
is closest to the top
of
your ears. This position
reduces the chance
of
a neck injury
in
a crash.
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