A young female wears her lap belt low, over her upper thighs, because the belt is uncomfortable when worn properly. If involved in a head-on "up and over" type collision, to what injury is she most prone, given the position of her lap belt?

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Wearing the lap belt low over the upper thighs can cause the belt to exert force on the hips during a collision, increasing the risk of dislocated hips.

A Young Female Wears Her Lap Belt Low, Over Her