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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 llkely
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.
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