What consequence can result from wearing the seatbelt too loosely during an accident?

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The effectiveness of the seatbelt depends on it fitting tightly against the body. If worn loosely, in the event of a collision, the body will travel a greater distance forward before being restrained by the belt. This extra movement allows the driver to violently strike the steering wheel or windshield, sustaining injuries the seatbelt should have prevented. Additionally, slack increases the risk of 'submarining,' where the body slides under the lap belt, causing serious internal or spinal injuries.

What consequence can result from wearing the seatbelt too loosely during an accident?

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