Seat belt retractors are being discussed. Technician A says that when the belt is suddenly jerked on a webbing-sensitive retractor system, the retractor should lock up. Technician B says a vehicle-sensitive retractor can only be tested by braking the vehicle at speeds of 5 to 8 MPH. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because a webbing-sensitive retractor locks when the belt is jerked. Technician B is also correct because a vehicle-sensitive retractor can be tested by braking the vehicle at low speeds.

Seat Belt Retractors Are Being Discussed