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How should a seat belt fit an adult?

Lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt across the chest.

  1. Lap belt across your stomach
  2. Lap belt low on hips, shoulder belt across chest ✔
  3. Shoulder belt under your arm

Why: Wear the shoulder belt across your shoulder and chest with little slack. Keep the lap belt snug and low across your hips so you cannot slide out in a crash.

Huh, didn't know that: Never wear the shoulder belt behind your back.

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References

Answer: Lap belt low on hips, shoulder belt across chest. Wear the shoulder belt across your shoulder and chest with little slack. Keep the lap belt snug and low across your hips so you cannot slide out in a crash.

  1. California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving (Continued) www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/safe-driving-cont1
    Adjust the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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