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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