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Adjust your seatbelt so that it fits snugly over your chest and low over your hips. Do not wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back or with a reclined seat because putting this belt over the wrong part of the body could cause serious internal injuries if you are in a collision. Pregnant women should make sure the lap belt is snug and below the baby. 

When your car stops suddenly, your body will continue to move forward at the same speed the car was travelling. Without a seatbelt, your body will not stop until you hit the dashboard, windshield or something outside of the car. 

The lap belt holds you down, and the shoulder belt holds you back. Wearing a seatbelt causes you to stop when your vehicle stops. 

## Seatbelts 

There are two good reasons to wear your seatbelt: 

• Wearing your seatbelt significantly reduces your chance of serious injury or death in a crash. 

• It’s the law in B.C. — you can be fined for not wearing your seatbelt. 

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If your vehicle rolls over or if you’re ejected, it’s likely you’ll be seriously injured or killed. Wearing your seatbelt can help prevent you from being ejected from the vehicle. Wearing your seatbelt also helps keep you in control of your vehicle by supporting you behind the steering wheel. 

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Buckle up even on short trips, since most injuries and deaths occur close to home. 

It’ s also your responsibility as driver to make sure that all passengers are properly secured with seatbelts or child restraint systems. 

Even at low speeds, a crash forces pressure of hundreds of kilograms against your body. If you are wearing a seatbelt, especially one with a lap belt and a shoulder strap, you’re much less likely to be injured, knocked unconscious or ejected. Even if your vehicle catches fire or ends up in water, you have a better chance of getting out quickly if you stay conscious. 

