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The lap p'art of-the belt should be
worn
l ~ w a d snug on
the hips, just
touching
the. thighs..
In
a crash,
t h i s
appJies
force to
the sbong
pelvic bones. And you'd be less
likely to slide under the lap belt.
.E
you did under it,
the
belt wonld applyforce ;at
your -abdomen. This could
cause
S~I'~QIJS
or even €atd injuries. The shoulder belt
should
go
over the shoulder and ac$oss
the chest.
These parts
o f the body
B e
best able to
take
belt
restraining
forces.
The
sa€ety belt
locks if
there% :a. sudden stop or a crash.
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