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