my sister is coming from california for christmas and we want to bring my bff
2007-12-22 04:24:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
You're gonna have to put someone in the trunk.....I'm sorry....
2007-12-22 04:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CANNOT double buckle!
When you do the forces between the two people will stay within the seatbelt, but the two people will be smashed together.
You can usually install a 5th seatbelt between the two rear-seat people, use the same mounting bolts as the two inner rear seat belts mount to. I did this on a `96 GEO Metro.
if you double belt with someone on your lap, and get in a wreck, the person behind will crush the person on their lap into the seat belt and kill them.
2007-12-22 04:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by mdcbert 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Double buckling is illegal, and can contribute to severe injuries if an accident occurs.
Sorry, but it looks like you need to check into renting a van or SUV for this trip, or someone stays home.
2007-12-23 03:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by terrellfastball 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would tell your bf you care too much to put him in danger. Which is what you would be doing. Two people in one seat belt in an accident is a disaster. The 2 could be killed.
Yes, a less important issue is that its against the law, and you could be fined.
2007-12-22 09:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by littleangelfire81 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe its illegal to double buckle.If this is the case,you can not legally fit 5 people.however maybe someone has a van you could borrow to take the trip & you could let them use yours.Good Luck with this.and either way have a safe trip.
Merry Christmas!
2007-12-22 04:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
4 seater = 4 people not possibly 5 or 6.of course it's illegal.
If you are caught expect a first warning or a fixed penalty ticket.
2007-12-22 08:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope... Sorry. Only one customer per belt.
If you need a bigger car for a couple of days,then why not rent one?
2007-12-22 07:39:56 · answer #7 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's just not enough room, I'm sure your bff will understand.And besides its illegal.
2007-12-22 04:34:43 · answer #8 · answered by LILAC 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Legally you cannot do this and I would consider the safety issue as well.
Merry Xmas
2007-12-22 04:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
according to the law, each person in a vehicle has to have their own seatbelt.
2007-12-22 04:55:12 · answer #10 · answered by mark h 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋