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 a crash,
or
if
you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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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