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The Wonder Of Seat Belts by ademoladeji(m): 9:45am On Mar 07, 2016 |
With the way the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Hon James Ocholi (SAN) died in a fatal motor accident along Abuja – Kaduna road while travelling with his son and wife, I wondered why his Orderly and Driver were both spared. The answer I got was SEAT BELT How Do Seat Belts Work? When the brakes are applied sharply or when the car is impacting something, the vehicle may be stopped, but due to inertia, the passengers motion will keep moving forward. Seat belts can help restrain that motion. Inside, the retractor has a silver-colored bead that is slightly larger than a ball bearing. The movement of the ball due to the vehicle deceleration that is occurring (either brake application or vehicle impact), results in an actuator moving up to lock the spool rotation, locking of the seat belts. What Is a Pretensioner? To help increase passenger protection, the Pretensioner reduces the slack between the seat belt and the passenger’s body during a collision. When a collision occurs, the pretensioner is activated and the power generated by the micro gas generator instantly recoils some webbing back into its housing. This enhances the effectiveness of the seatbelt by bringing the passenger as close to the seat as possible. The sequence for this is as follows: The signal from the sensors is transmitted to the ECU (electronic control unit) which determines if a collision has occurred. If this is the case, a signal is sent to the pretensioners in the seat-belt system initiating the webbing retraction. The Pretensioner in the belt almost instantaneously winds webbing back into its housing, removing all slack. Pretensioners may be installed in various places. In some vehicles, the Pretensioner is in the retractor. In other vehicles, the Pretensioner is part of the buckle assembly. Additionally, some vehicle may have both. How Strong Are Seat Belts? The belt portion of the seat belt system is commonly called “webbing.” Approximately 300 polyester fibers are woven finely into a single belt. With this number of fibers, the strength of the belt has been measured to hold a weight of about three tons. http://www.takata.com/en/around/seatbelt03.html Either you're seated in the front seat or the rear, always afford to use your seat belt. It saves lives!!! 26 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by drstainlex: 9:49am On Mar 07, 2016 |
keke na pep (Tricycle) need seat bet too... 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by balash(m): 5:05pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Affirmative!! 1 Like |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by timidapsin(m): 9:07pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Sometimes i wish i was a seat-belt 190 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by justmenoni: 9:07pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Na hin u get? quote author=drstainlex post=43550443] keke na pep (Tricycle) need seat bet too...[/quote] 1 Like |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Donmams(m): 9:08pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
OP, the driver just died. 9 Likes |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by winkmart: 9:08pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
its well. public bus nko |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Dollyak(f): 9:08pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
I love the educational topics going on front page lately. Sadly it appears the minister's family might have survived if they had seat belt on. Hindsight is a wonderful thing obviously, but majority of Nigerians don't seem to wear seat belts 20 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Gombs(m): 9:08pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
educative. thanks 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Nobody: 9:09pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
BOOKIN CODE |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by macino1(m): 9:09pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Nice educative info. Trust Nigerians, they will only use seat belt whenever they sight FRSC 18 Likes |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Depot(m): 9:10pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Only in Nigeria they remind people to use seat belts. Most times, only the driver and the person sitting in the front do use. 3 Likes |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by galarbagalapazy(m): 9:10pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
ina zuwa |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by alonzoiv(m): 9:10pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
OP, the driver has been reported dead. RIP to him also. 2 Likes |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by yemajiteru(m): 9:11pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Rubbish... |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Nobody: 9:11pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
drstainlex:JUST AS YOU NEED BRAIN 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Nobody: 9:11pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
D driver don die oo 3 Likes |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by neejay1986(m): 9:11pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
The last time my car got stocked somewhere, it was the car seat belt at the back I was forced to cut to pulled it out. The rope eye strong gidigan ni ooo |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by favour136: 9:12pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
timidapsin: better wake up. 3 Likes |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by wolewolsz(m): 9:12pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
RIP to the dead |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Flexherbal(m): 9:12pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
A well composed write up. |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by hiz: 9:12pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Informative.
Thanks! |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by missKiffy(f): 9:12pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Seatbelt saves life's, but in naija people only wear seatbelt so that they won't be caught by Road Safety officials 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Drinkwater(m): 9:13pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
I wish the driver was spared |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by wiloy2k8(m): 9:13pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Good... but they all died |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by timidapsin(m): 9:14pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
favour136:wasnt sleeping dear. 1 Like |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by Kelklein(m): 9:14pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
when God decides that it's time ...seatbelt or no seatbelt you have to answer the call Let's just pray for the peaceful repose of their Soul (the five of them) 3 Likes |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by ademega(m): 9:15pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
hmmm |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by kay29000(m): 9:15pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Okay. |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by BE811APP: 9:15pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
ALl bcuz a Minister died yesterday... we no go hear word...from tire burst to Seat belts.. we all know dis... The common man dies everyday no one gives a flying fvck what dey use or the road dey use.. I sympathize with the family tho. 5 Likes |
Re: The Wonder Of Seat Belts by holluwai(m): 9:16pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
1 Like |
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