What is the best way to wear a seat belt?
Lap-and-diagonal belts provide the best protection, so it is recommended that they are used before lap-only belts. • Adjust the seat belt so that the lap belt is as low as possible across the stomach from hip-bone to hip-bone. • The diagonal strap should lie across the chest and away from the neck. • It should slope up and back to the top fixing point and not be twisted. In many cars, you can adjust the height of the top fixing point to make this easier. • Make sure that the belt is tight with no slack in it. It isn’t recommended to try to make your seat belt more comfortable with padding, cushions or mats. If a seat belt is really uncomfortable, ask your vehicle’s manufacturer if they have a recommended comfort device. The centre back seats of many cars are fitted with lap-only seat belts that are adjusted manually. Adjust such belts for a snug fit over your hips, without any slack.
Lap-and-diagonal belts provide the best protection, so it is recommended that they are used before lap-only belts. • Adjust the seat belt so that the lap belt is as low as possible across the stomach from hip-bone to hip-bone. • The diagonal strap should lie across the chest and away from the neck. • It should slope up and back to the top fixing point and not be twisted. In many cars, you can adjust the height of the top fixing point to make this easier. • Make sure that the belt is tight with no slack in it so it is close to the body. It isn’t recommended to try to make your seat belt more comfortable with padding, cushions or mats. If a seat belt is really uncomfortable, ask the vehicle manufacturer if they have a recommended comfort device. The centre back seats of many cars are fitted with lap-only seat belts that are adjusted manually. Adjust such belts for a snug fit over your hips, without any slack.
