3,
To
make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end
of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
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 Ilkely
to
sllde under the iap Delt.
it
you
siia
under
ir,
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.
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