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,
On convertible m&dels, the safety belt also locks
if
you
pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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