The lower band of the seat belt should be placed at the height of...
A)The abdomen.
B)The pelvis.Correct
C)The stomach.
For the seat belt to provide effective protection, it must be in perfect condition and correctly positioned:
- The thoracic strap must pass over the collarbone and through the centre of the chest.
- The abdominal strap must be over the pelvis and the hip bones. Always below the abdomen.
Even during pregnancy the seat belt is effective.
The submarine effect is one of the greatest risks caused by improper use of the seat belt. This effect occurs when the belt is unable to restrain the driver during an accident and their body slides under the abdominal strap. To avoid it:
- Do not place anything on the seat (towels, cushions, covers, etc.)
- Adjust the seat and the belt (do not recline the seat excessively or drive seated improperly)
- The thoracic strap must pass over the collarbone and through the centre of the chest.
- The abdominal strap must be over the pelvis and the hip bones. Always below the abdomen.
Even during pregnancy the seat belt is effective.
The submarine effect is one of the greatest risks caused by improper use of the seat belt. This effect occurs when the belt is unable to restrain the driver during an accident and their body slides under the abdominal strap. To avoid it:
- Do not place anything on the seat (towels, cushions, covers, etc.)
- Adjust the seat and the belt (do not recline the seat excessively or drive seated improperly)