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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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