"equal restraint" question

[Mike Andrews]

If I may add to this....

I think the question was can he have one style seat on one side and another type on the other side.  If that's not right then just ignore my answer.

The seat belt ruling was put in place to address certain issues with the stock seats.  Thus a seat that has cutouts for shoulder and sub belts are now required.  I do NOT read the equal restraints rule as equal seats.  They must both have provisions for belts but one can be ultra narrow and the other ultra wide or one fixed and the other reclining.  There are a number of guys that mix seats for size reasons and then for access to the back seats.

Just use this guideline, if the instructor doesn't feel safe on the "other" side of the car he (or she) is not required to stay there, which only hurts you while they sort out the issue.  Please, do not skimp on any of the safety equipment.  Chances are you will not need it, but if you do.......