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4.Fasten
and
Position
the
Seat
Belts
Insert the latch plate into the buckle,
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Also check
that the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash.
Position the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across your hips,
then pull up on the shoulder part of
the belt so the lap part fits snugly.
This lets your strong pelvic bones
take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again
to remove any slack from the
shoulder part, then check that the
belt rests across the center of your
chest and over your shoulder. This
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spreads the forces of a crash over
the strongest bones
in
your upper
body.
Improperly positioning the seat
belts can cause serious injury
or death
in
a crash.
Make sure
all seat belts are
properly positioned before
driving.
Never
place
the
shoulder
portion
of
a
lap/shoulder
belt
under
your
arm
or
behind
your
back. This could cause
very serious injuries
in
a crash.
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Driver
and
Passenger
Safety
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