Did you know that when you are in an auto accident, there is a 1 in 84 chance you may die? However, that number is lowered by 50% with just the use of a seat belt. With those kinds of numbers, you want to make sure you are always using…
When you are unbuckled in your seat, have you seen the seat belt sign going off? Ever wonder how seat belt sensor works? Seat belt sensors/switches are used in various industries, including the automotive and the airline industries. They may soon even become mandatory on buses and trains as well.…
Even if you are not employed as a mechanic or find a special interest in automobiles, it is important to know the basics when it comes to cars. After all, you probably drive one every day. If something were to go wrong with your vehicle, you’d want to know what…
Since seat belts are one of the most critical safety mechanisms in our vehicles, it makes sense that we should know all about how they operate. We should know each component in the seat belt mechanism so that if something were to happen to any of the individual parts, we…
If you find yourself struggling to buckle up in your seat, you may need a seat belt extender. What are seat belt extenders? Seat belt extenders do just that, extend the seat belt. The tongue of your seatbelt goes into the buckle of the extender. The other side of the…
Seat belts are an every day necessity that we have all come to realize and appreciate. With that knowledge, however, many of us use one when on the road but don’t actually stop to think about the physics behind them or how seat belts work in a crash. Below I…
If you’re looking to learn more about the seat belt sensor circuit, I am here to help. There is a lot to learn when it comes to the seat belt sensor, and this is great information to know. To start with, the seat belts in a vehicle work alongside the…
You probably put on your seat belt every time you step into your vehicle. But have you ever stopped and looked at the individual parts of the belt? Do you know what each of the parts is called and what their function is? Let me help you with one of…
As with any type of mechanism that is used often, seat belts can become faulty and need repair and/or replacement. When it comes to the replacement of seat belts, new ones can be purchased at the dealership. At the dealer, you can expect to pay hundreds, if not thousands, of…
We use seat belts—or should be using them at least—every time we step into our vehicle to head out to a destination. They have become so commonplace that it is hard to imagine a time without seat belts! It may come as a shock, perhaps, that seat belts were invented…