The seat belt is the first line of defense in keeping you safe in the event of an accident. But you may be asking yourself how a seat belt works. Let’s dive in.In a seat belt system, the webbing is connected to a retractor mechanism. Attached to one of the…
The seat belts are an important part of any vehicle. They keep the driver as well as any passengers safe in the event of an accident. All occupants of a vehicle should wear a seat belt at all times. The vehicle has sensors that detect whether or not a seat…
How does your vehicle know when you are not buckled in? Ever wonder how seat belt sensor reminder works? Seat belt sensors/switches are used in various industries including the automotive and the airline industries. A vehicle can include several types of sensors: weight sensor passenger seat, speed sensor, and connection…
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…
Since seat belts are the main line of defense in keeping you safe during an accident, it may be a good idea to know how seat belt mechanism works.In a conventional seat belt system, the seat belt webbing is connected to a retractor. The spool, being one of the main…
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…
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 ever had the question “Will an airbag deploy if the seat belt is not on?” on your mind, I am here to help! The thing is, seat belts and airbags work together as our restraint systems in the time of a crash or sudden stop. The seat belts…
Dreaming of yellow seat belts while you stare bleakly at your old gray seat belts that have turned black by now from all the years you’ve had them? Yellow seat belts would be such a great chance to not only the appearance of your vehicle but your own emotional state…