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