How should the seatbelt be worn when adopting the brace position (for pax)?

How should the seatbelt be worn when adopting the brace position (for pax)?

• A. As low and tight as possible.
• B. High and snug across the chest.
• C. Loosely over the hips.
• D. Fastened after takeoff.

Answer: (A)

In the brace position, the belt should be worn low and tight across the hips. This places the restraint on the pelvis, which is better at absorbing crash forces and prevents you from sliding up under the belt, a movement that can cause serious abdominal injuries. If the belt sits high on the chest, it can ride up during impact and fail to restrain the torso effectively, increasing injury risk. A loose belt won’t hold you in place, and fastening it after takeoff leaves you unrestrained during critical phases. So, the safest approach is keeping the belt as low and snug as possible.

In the brace position, the belt should be worn low and tight across the hips. This places the restraint on the pelvis, which is better at absorbing crash forces and prevents you from sliding up under the belt, a movement that can cause serious abdominal injuries. If the belt sits high on the chest, it can ride up during impact and fail to restrain the torso effectively, increasing injury risk. A loose belt won’t hold you in place, and fastening it after takeoff leaves you unrestrained during critical phases. So, the safest approach is keeping the belt as low and snug as possible.