How should a lap and shoulder belt be worn?

Lap low and shoulder across chest.

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  1. Lap high across the stomach
  2. Shoulder under the arm
  3. Lap low and shoulder across chest ✔

Why: The lap belt sits low over the hips and the shoulder belt crosses the chest for proper protection.

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Answer: Lap low and shoulder across chest. The lap belt sits low over the hips and the shoulder belt crosses the chest for proper protection.

  1. Scouting America: Traffic Safety www.scouting.org/merit-badges/traffic-safety
    Demonstrate how to wear a lap and shoulder belt properly.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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