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Seat Belt
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seat belt
1. a belt or strap worn in a vehicle to restrain forward motion in the event of a collision
2. a similar belt or strap worn in an aircraft at takeoff and landing and in rough weather

Seat Belt 

a protective device that holds the driver or passenger of an automobile in the seat in the event of an emergency situation. The use of seat belts significantly lowers the severity of the consequences if a vehicle should be involved in a collision, overturn, or suddenly reduce its speed. Seat belts are also used in airplanes.



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On the safety front the Octavia has variable ratio power steering, antilock brakes, electronic stability programme, seatbelt pre-tensioners and eight airbags.
The seat belt pre-tensioners that tighten belts to avoid the body being loose at the time of airbag activation.
Safety means six airbags, ABS, traction control, side impact door beams, collapsible steering column, and front seatbeltswith pre-tensioners are included.
 
 
 
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