Advice for Pregnant Women
Protecting the mother is the best
way to protect her unborn child.
Therefore, a pregnant woman
should wear a properly-positioned
seat belt whenever she drives or
rides in a car.
If possible, use a lap/shoulder seat
belt, remembering to keep the lap
portion as low as possible (see
page
7
).
Each time you have a check-up,
ask your doctor if it's okay for
you to drive and how you should
position a lap/shoulder seat belt.
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check
the condition of your seat
belts regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look
for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Check that the latches work
smoothly and the lap/shoulder
belts retract easily. Any belt not in
good condition or not working
properly should be replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a
crash, have your dealer replace
the belt and inspect the anchors
for damage.
For information on how to clean
your seat belts, see page
164
.
Driver and Passenger Safety
