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Original poster

To ask if your seatbelt slides up and rubs against your neck

112 replies

Satstar · 06/06/2021 22:48

I have huge breasts. Not sure if this is why it happens but whether I am driving or a passenger the seatbelt always slides up and rubs against my.neck..i am constantly pulling it away from my neck which I'm sure isn't safe.
Does anyone else have this problem?

OP posts:
QueSeraSarah · 06/06/2021 22:50

I do. It's possibly because most safety equipment was designed for men's bodies. They didn't think of norks when inventing seat belts, stab vests, PPE etc

Mollypolly2610 · 06/06/2021 22:51

Me too and worse when it’s hot and sweaty

Sparrowsong · 06/06/2021 22:51

I do, it’s really annoying!

Sparkesy · 06/06/2021 22:52

Yes, and I am large of nork too.
It's worse in a Volvo I've noticed Smile

Summerdayshaze · 06/06/2021 22:52

Yes I do and I bloody hate it!

Thehogfatherstolemycurry · 06/06/2021 22:52

Yes.

ImbarbaraB · 06/06/2021 22:52

My car has an adjuster on the b pillar to bring it down if it ribs the neck

This is great but rides in cars without is hugely uncomfortable

I don’t have huge boobs either

Original poster
Satstar · 06/06/2021 22:52

It is awful and makes my neck really itch. Has anyone found anything that works to stop this happening? Hmm

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Sportsnight · 06/06/2021 22:52

Yes! It’s too high even in the lowest setting.

MrsBungle · 06/06/2021 22:53

Yes! Bloody annoying

MrMeeseekslookatme · 06/06/2021 22:53

Can't say I have this problem. But my feet never reach the pedals.

Whatnowwhy · 06/06/2021 22:53

Mine does but my boobs are tiny.
I always thought it was because I’m short

DentonsFringeArnottsWaistcoat · 06/06/2021 22:54

Yes! All the bloody time! It can’t be the most safe application of a seat belt if, for some bodies, it’s always at neck level.

Fyredraca · 06/06/2021 22:54

All the time, drives me nuts.
I have adjusted it to the lowest setting but it still rubs. I don't have huge boobs but they aren't small either.

littlepattilou · 06/06/2021 22:54

@Satstar

There is an adjuster on it. I have this on every car I get in! The seatbelt is always too high/rubs on my neck!

Apparently everyone is taller than me grrrrr.

Just adjust it. maybe ask a man as he is more likely to know how to alter it IME... Sorry chicks! Blush

Original poster
Satstar · 06/06/2021 22:55

[quote littlepattilou]@Satstar

There is an adjuster on it. I have this on every car I get in! The seatbelt is always too high/rubs on my neck!

Apparently everyone is taller than me grrrrr.

Just adjust it. maybe ask a man as he is more likely to know how to alter it IME... Sorry chicks! Blush[/quote]
Will have a look at mine tomorrow and see if I can adjust it. Thank you 😀

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Boohooyouho · 06/06/2021 22:56

Yep. Really irritates me. I’m 5’9 as well so it’s not only a short person thing

LibertyGables · 06/06/2021 22:57

www.celticandco.com/home-living/accessories/seat-belt-cover?colourid=245&glCountry=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5PGFBhC2ARIsAIFIMNeyuucGE3eXJ4paYaUqgVRZDoZwmNcvpq7JaJMGcCkIdpBvsaqectwaAjvxEALw_wcB I had one of these, which was brilliant, but forgot to take it out when I sold my car.... Keep meaning to get a new one!

Concestor · 06/06/2021 23:03

Yes! Even on the lowest setting. Sometimes it's so distracting that I tuck the belt under my arm. I know that's dangerous but I have sensory issues and it can get to the point where I can't drive or concentrate sure to the irritation.

I wish manufacturers would sort it out.

Ladybird69 · 06/06/2021 23:05

It happens in every single car that I get into. I was in an accident once and the seat belt gave me a friction burn across my neck and that was only a little bump. It scares me and wish that I could put seatbelt under my arm, I’ve even tried the seatbelt adjusters that you can buy.

Thomasina79 · 06/06/2021 23:05

@LibertyGables

www.celticandco.com/home-living/accessories/seat-belt-cover?colourid=245&glCountry=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5PGFBhC2ARIsAIFIMNeyuucGE3eXJ4paYaUqgVRZDoZwmNcvpq7JaJMGcCkIdpBvsaqectwaAjvxEALw_wcB I had one of these, which was brilliant, but forgot to take it out when I sold my car.... Keep meaning to get a new one!
This looks good, but isn’t it very hot in summer

I also have this seatbelt problem btw

1Morewineplease · 06/06/2021 23:06

@Satstar

It is awful and makes my neck really itch. Has anyone found anything that works to stop this happening? Hmm
Makes my skin itch too. The webbing traps the small hairs and I have a rash, permanently, under my neck, almost in a straight line.

The seatbelt can be lowered but it's already on the lowest setting. I'm 5'4" so not tiny.
Has always bothered me.

NiceGerbil · 06/06/2021 23:07

Yes every car I've driven.

Even with seat height adjusted and seat belt slidey thing.

It's because cars are designed around the average man basically.

There's a book with loads of this stuff in.

xyzandabc · 06/06/2021 23:07

Yes, I have this issue. I'm 5'6" so not super short. The belt is adjustable and is on its lowest setting, goes across my neck every time when I'm driving. I do worry if I were in an accident, could it slice right through my neck?

Happens less as a passenger as then I can move the seat back which helps.

HappyintheHills · 06/06/2021 23:21

Yes I have this and an adjuster - it doesn’t adjust enough
I’d put money on it being because they design cars to fit a standard man