Seatbelt (Safety Belt)
The seatbelt is the strap that holds an occupant in the seat during a crash or emergency braking, the most important safety feature in the car.
What is Seatbelt (Safety Belt)?
Most are three-point belts across the shoulder and hips. Pretensioners and load limiters work with the airbags. Wearing a belt is mandatory in nearly all countries. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt below the bump and the diagonal part between the breasts.
How it works
A retractor locks the belt under sudden deceleration so the occupant is held in place.
Why it matters for your car
Replace belts that are frayed, cut or were loaded in a serious crash. Do not use clips that stop the belt from retracting.
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