Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle
is
in motion can be dangerous. Even
if
you
buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job
when you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because
it
won’t be against your body. Instead,
it
will be
in front of you. In
a
crash you could
go
into
it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash
the beit could
go up over your abdomen. The
belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious internal
injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit
well back in
the
seat ana wear your safety beit
properly.
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Head
Restraints
Adjust your head restraint
so
that the
top
of
the restraint
is
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reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash.
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