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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
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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
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Q: What's wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt
is too loose. It won't
give nearly as much protection this
way.
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CAUTION:
serious or even fatal injuries.
The
You
can be
seriously
hurt if
shoulder belt should go over the shoulder
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lur shoulder belt is too loose.
and across the chest. These parts of the In
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body are best able to take belt restraining
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too much, which could increase
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forces.
The safety belt locks
if
stop or crash.
there's a sudden
injury. The shoulder belt should
fit
against
your
body.
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Q: What's wrong with this?
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong
place.
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You can be seriously injured
if
wrong place like this. In a crash, the
belt would go up over your
abdomen. The belt forces would be
there, not at the pelvic bones. This
could cause serious internal injuries.
Always buckle your belt into the
buckle nearest you.
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your belt
is
buckled
in
the
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