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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 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.
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