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.
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
-1
body.
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