3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
Thelap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
thehips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
forceto the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less
likelyto slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the
beltwould apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
seriousor even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go
overthe shoulder and across the chest. These parts of
thebody are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Thesafety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash,
orif you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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