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The lap part
of
the belt should be worn low a d s n u g 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. Th.h 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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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt
is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward
too
much,
which
could
increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit against your body.
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