[fatnotlazy]

I can see where deployment of airbags could be fatal. What I'm more concerned about are seatbelts, particularly the shoulder harnesses. I have a problem finding one that fits properly. I'm short, and most of these harnesses come around my throat. I think if I were in an accident, I'd probably be decapitated. But I have only found maybe one or two shoulder harnesses that actually fit comfortably. And I don't think the car manufacturers will be interested in making these harnesses to fit everyone until there is an accident where one of them does cause harm and they are sued.

[new cruelty]

Wow. Just how short are you? Perhaps you could use a pillow to lift you up. I think that is what my grandmother did, before we convinced her to stop driving.

[Archangelsk]

So don't wear your seat belt and accept the fact that you'll either be fined at least once or you'll go through the windscreen to end up as a bloody, crumpled mess.

Why a lot of folks get worked up over government intrusion into their lives over something this trivial as opposed to the national ID bill that just passed is beyond my reckoning.

[livius]

Buy one of the thick sheepskin pads that you can put on the shoulder harness. They have them at auto stores and even WalMart. I had the same problem, and the pad not only makes the belt more comfortable and keeps it off your neck, but covers up that sharp edge.

[frankenMonkey]

You should visit (gulp) your car dealership (if your car is fairly new.) They should be able to assist you in getting properly set-up. Passenger safety is a very big selling point for Honda, Volvo, Saab, Mercedes - probably for the others as well.

[jimboster]

Perhaps?

[Ladysmith]

Click here. I've also seen them for sale at carwashes. I can't stand using seat belts without one of these.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Mine adjusts so that it does not hit me across the throat but there is a Velcro thingie that you can buy that will hold the shoulder strap lower.

[Not gonna take it anymore]

My car has an adjustable seat belt so that I can set it lower and it doesn't go across my throat.

I'm not tall so it helps a lot.

How old is your car?

[nevergiveup]

check out "www.matson.com.au/safefit.html" or just google "safefit"

[Ron in Acreage]

Have your seat raised. Unbolt it from the floor and have some thick sleeves and longer bolts installed under it.

[TalBlack]

"I have a problem finding one that fits properly."

Try the JC Whitney catalog, (online) they have EVERYTHING!

[Yaelle]

Look in child equipment catalogs or on line. There are belt adjusters that are made for kids that get the seatbelt where it's supposed to be, on shorter bodies.