Why does my seat belt lock all the time?
Why does my seat belt lock all the time? This could be due to a number of reasons. For instance, if you lean forward too quickly, the retractor might engage. Or it might engage if you happen to lean forward at the same time the driver brakes. If you're descending down a steep declining road, the gyroscopic sensor can cause the retractor to engage. Do seat belts automatically lock? Most seat belts have locking mechanisms built into the retracting mechanism. Called an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR), this seat belt design is a safety feature intended to hold a child car...