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Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 24, 2021 9:50:14 GMT -5
www.familyhandyman.com/article/why-your-seatbelt-has-a-fabric-loop-and-the-drivers-seatbelt-doesnt"Have you ever noticed that the seatbelts in your car have a fabric loop by the buckle, but the driver's seatbelt doesn't? It's all about making us safer.... According to Jake McKenzie, Content Manager at Auto Accessories Garage, the fabric loop on seatbelts is called an energy management loop. “It’s designed to rip under intense stress,” says McKenzie. “By ripping, it can cushion the blow of a collision by a few inches and help keep the passenger safe.” If you’re unlucky enough to be in a crash, the loop will rip open. This gives you a few more inches of seatbelt to work with, dissipating the impact, which stops your seatbelt from ripping and prevents injuries to you as well. Preventing injury is also the reason you might find a dryer sheet in your mailbox one of these days...." My notes: One of those things we see all the time but haven't a clue what they were for. Who knew this tidbit? I certainly didn't! Angela ash Bob ellielo Emerald emily gracewil lainee markus @marti razor1911 @shaliza spg stluee T.T. twistedpingu
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Post by Bob on Aug 30, 2021 19:13:34 GMT -5
I didn’t know that.
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Post by lainee on Sept 2, 2021 16:05:04 GMT -5
I didn't know that, either...had no clue...makes sense, though
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Post by PGen98 on Sept 6, 2021 1:31:16 GMT -5
That's legitimately fascinating, I had no idea that is what the loop was fore! That's amazing to know that it actually does serve a useful purpose! Fantastic tip!
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