Correct use of the seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.   Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.   

With your hand closest to the seat belt, reach up by your shoulder and grasp the seat belt at the metal latch. Pull it across your body towards your hip on the opposite side as the arm you are using. The seat belt buckle is located at that opposite hip. Tip: Ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted for the most comfortable wear.

Whether you have a shoulder belt or just a lap belt, it is critical that it is worn properly to avoid injuries in a collision. Step 1: Sit upright. Sit upright with your hips all the way back in the seat. Step 2: Lay the lap belt across your hips. Cross the seat belt across your hips and line the belt up with the buckle.

Seat Belt Use 1. Buckling up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, whereas not buckling up can result in being totally ejected from the vehicle in a crash, which is almost always deadly. 2.

1 Consistently Model Seat Belt Safety. Teaching your children to consistently wear seat belts can take a great deal of resolve. ... 2 Never Give Up Until They Buckle Up. Make sure your kids are buckled up with their lap and shoulder belt—no shoulder belts behind their backs or under their arms, or ... 3 Never Assume Your Kids Are Buckled Up. ...