"DerbyDad03" wrote
Do you not think that the mechanics (plural) who said "wait" know
whether or not the "failed belt causes damage or just leaves him
stranded"?

Assuming they took that into consideration and still said "wait",
doesn't that bring it back to the "decision process" independent of
the vehicle?

One thing I've learned over the years, ASSume nothing. Lots of dumb people
out there.