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B-ut don't have a seatback reclindif your vehicle
is moving.
I
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle-is
in motiw can be dangerous, Even if .you buckle
up,
.
.
your safety belts
can't do theirjob when
you.3-e reclined like thfs.
The shoulder belt can't :do its job becausg it
won't be against your body, Instead, it will. be in
front of you. In
.a
crash you could
:.go
into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its jab either.. In a crash the
belt conId.,go. up over your abdomen. The b.elt
.forces would be therei not
at
your pelvic bones.
This could cause- serious internal injuries.
Far proper protection when the vehicle
i s
in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then -sit
well back in the seat and wear your safety
belt- p-roperly.
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