A seat belt is a passive safety device for the driver and passengers, designed to hold a person in place during a traffic accident or sudden stopping of the vehicle.
What are the consequences of driving with a defective seat belt and what to do if it breaks?
How does a seat belt work?
In different car models there are different belt systems, for example, two-point, three-point, five-point. In most modern vehicles, three-point systems are installed, so we will consider their principle of operation. The remaining systems have no fundamental differences, except for the number of straps that fasten the body.
The main elements of the design are an inertia reel, a latch, fastening bolts and straps made of durable synthetic material. The reel is designed in such a way that with a smooth pull, the strap can be freely pulled to the required length and the metal latch can be inserted into the lock. In this case, a constant tension is created, which immediately after unfastening the strap by inertia returns it back to the reel - the strap is wound up.
The purpose of using a seat belt is to limit the movement of a person's body by inertia during a collision of a car with an obstacle or during a sudden stop. For this purpose, a limiter is provided in the design. It blocks the movement of the belt during sudden impacts.
Modern cars have a more advanced safety system with seat belt tensioners. The mechanism is represented by a pyrotechnic cartridge that fires simultaneously with airbags. As a result, the belt immediately acquires optimal tension, sufficient to hold the driver or passenger in the seat. The difference from a regular belt is that the risk of injury is lower, since the belt fits snugly to the body.
What happens if the belt is damaged?
First of all, by driving a car with a defective seat belt, you are putting yourself and your passengers at serious risk. Even if you are confident in your driving skills, this in no way reduces the risk of an accident due to the fault of other drivers. Do not be overconfident - it is better to immediately seek a service. It is logical that a torn seat belt cannot be fastened properly.
How do you even know that something is wrong with the mechanism?
This is easily noticed – for example, when trying to imitate a sharp pull on the leash, it does not stop, but continues to move freely. In the event of an accident, it will not hold the human body, therefore it will not provide safety in any way.
What do you need to know about belt repair?
The main thing you need to know is that you can not repair the seat belt yourself, it is strictly prohibited. The fact is that the mechanism is not only complex, but also responsible, life literally depends on it. The intervention of an inexperienced person can lead to the fact that after repair it will not work properly or will not work at all in the event of an accident. It is not difficult to guess what negative consequences attempts at self-repair can lead to.
The only thing you can do as a responsible driver is to use the services of repatriation, who will deliver the vehicle to a service center for repair. It is carried out according to the following scheme:
- Dismantling the inertia pulley and pulling out the belts.
- Diagnostics of components for malfunctions.
- Replacing a damaged mechanism with new parts.
- Installation of the inertia pulley and the belt itself.
- Checking the functionality of the serviced system.
You don't have to wait long for the car to be repatriated from roadside assistance – the service works quickly, delivery takes only a few minutes. Agree, the price is not very high compared to the risk of driving without a seat belt?
If your car's seat belt is damaged and needs repair, do not continue driving the vehicle to avoid accidents. Immediately order a tow truck to deliver the car to a service center for further belt maintenance. You can count on Roadside assistance services of Naydenovi Autowho will carry out the repatriation qualitatively and quickly.
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