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5. To make the lap part tight, pull down
on the buckle end of the belt as you
pull up
on the
shoulder belt.
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 likely 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 or if you pull the belt very
quickly out of the retractor.
Q:
What's wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It
won't give nearly as much
protection this way.
GAU I IUN
lA
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
I
should fit against your body.
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