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How should a seat belt be worn for it to protect you properly?
- A.Loosely, so you can move freely
- B.With the shoulder strap behind your back
- C.Only across the lap on long trips
- D.Snugly, with the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest
Correct answer
D. Snugly, with the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest
Why
A belt works only when worn snugly, with the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest. A loose or misplaced belt can allow you to slide or be injured in a crash.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-104).