e number of occupants that can be seated in a vehicle corresponds to the number of seat belts installed by the manufacturer. The rule is simple: one seat belt per occupant, and one occupant per seat belt!
How to Wear a Seat Belt
Seat belts are less effective if they are not properly adjusted.
An occupant is buckled up safely when:
The seat belt buckle is locked firmly in place. The lap belt is adjusted to fit snugly across the hips, not the abdomen. The shoulder belt rolls up into its retractor and rests on the chest and shoulder. The belt must be snug, with no slack, but without being too tight.
A properly worn seat belt crosses the pelvic and collar bones, which are among the strongest in the body. Being highly resistant, they enable the body to better absorb impact forces in the event of a collision. Never wear the belt across your neck or abdomen, under your arm, or behind your back: in the event of a crash or sudden stop, doing so could result in serious or fatal injury to vital organs.
Bulky winter clothing or large body types can be special risks. It is recommended to always place the lap belt below the lower edge or fold of a winter coat, or below the lower part of the abdomen, so that it lies closer to the thighs than to the belly button.
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts
It is a mistake to think that, in the event of an accident or sudden stop, wearing a seat belt could be a factor in squashing the fetus, rupturing the uterus or detaching the placenta. In reality, pregnant women who do not wear their seat belts expose their children to greater risks. It has been proven that in nearly all road accidents involving pregnant women, it is the death of the woman that leads to the death of the fetus. The only way to properly protect an unborn child is to protect the life of its mother.
Safe Seating of Children
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