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Seat Belt: Testing and Inspection




Functional inspection
- It must be possible to unroll the belt strap smoothly from the belt retractor via the deflector fitting by pulling evenly, and the tongue of the seat belt must engage audibly in the buckle
- An abrupt pull on the belt strap must lock the belt retractor

Condition inspection
- The belt strap must undergo a visual inspection for damage
- If it displays evidence of damage in the form of cuts, fraying, seam tears etc., the seat belt must be replaced.