3. Pick up
the
latch plate and pull the belt across you.
4.
Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on
the
latch plate
to
make sure it is secure.
If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt
Extender” at
the
end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle
is
positioned
so
you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly
if
you ever had to.
Don’t let it get twisted.
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.
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