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Sitting
in a
reclined pos1aor- ..men your veniele is
in motion. can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts can't
do
their job when
you're reclined like this.,
The shoulder belt can't8do its job because it
won't be against your body. Instead, it.Will .be in
front of you. In
a
crash you could go intoit,
.
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job
either.
In a
crash the
belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not,at your pelvic bones.
.This could cause serious internal injuries.
For
proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit
well
backin the seat and wear'your safety belt
properly.
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