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,
or
if
you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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