Dear friends and relatives,
Recently I had the opportunity to visit a seat belt and airbag manufacturing unit....I also had the opportunity to witness the tests and videos which opened my eyes on the need for wearing seat belt and some fundamentals related to our sitting position in the car....I request all of you to read, understand and implement/follow for your safety....
(a) Seat belt is the primary protection and airbag is the secondary protection.
(b) The meaning is airbag alone will not protect WITHOUT wearing seat belt; in fact, it may hurt or
kill or hurt badly....
(c) Except hand holding the steering, body (trunk) shall be minimum 300 mm away from the steering
wheel, closer than this distance even if seat belt is used and airbag operates, driver will not be
protected.....so stay away from the steering by a minimum of 300 mm....(very important).
(d) Sit comfortably and ensure that the buttock is not tilted to the steering, it will make the driver
slide in case of accident. Original seats are provided to prevent the slide....
(e) Never, never fix crash bars or side bars in your car on your own...These may protect the vehicle
but will kill the passengers inside due to improper impact load transfer and also alter the
crumbling zone, based on which the airbags are designed to respond in 35 milliseconds.....
(f) Airbags must be replaced once it gets used. This must be done at the authorised dealer end only....
(g) Headrest for the driver and the co-passenger is very, very crucial. With safety belt and airbags
functioning, not having headrest in the right place (the vehicle manual shows the correct position)
will break the neck after the impact.....I saw the video and had seen how important it is to have
the headrest in position....I am not sure how many of us are aware that headrests are detachable
and they carry sharp wedges at the end which can be used for breaking the window if stuck inside
the car, post accident.
(h) Irrespective of distance to travel wear seat belt, it is not for long drives only; it is the impact that
matters not the distance....
(j) All passengers (front and rear) to wear seat belts....kids need to be protected well, too, with safety
cradles.......
(k) Be careful in keeping loose items in the car....as they could turn into missiles on high velocity
impact......put them in the boot...
The amazing engineering that had gone into these developments, for our safety, incorporated by
car makers have to be used for protecting us and our near and dears......
SAFE DRIVING, SAFE LIVING.
Note. A grab from the web.
Tailpiece.
Had got up on the dot at 6, went through the chores but was a trifle late in getting ready. Went to town to get a few of the pending jobs done.
Recently I had the opportunity to visit a seat belt and airbag manufacturing unit....I also had the opportunity to witness the tests and videos which opened my eyes on the need for wearing seat belt and some fundamentals related to our sitting position in the car....I request all of you to read, understand and implement/follow for your safety....
(a) Seat belt is the primary protection and airbag is the secondary protection.
(b) The meaning is airbag alone will not protect WITHOUT wearing seat belt; in fact, it may hurt or
kill or hurt badly....
(c) Except hand holding the steering, body (trunk) shall be minimum 300 mm away from the steering
wheel, closer than this distance even if seat belt is used and airbag operates, driver will not be
protected.....so stay away from the steering by a minimum of 300 mm....(very important).
(d) Sit comfortably and ensure that the buttock is not tilted to the steering, it will make the driver
slide in case of accident. Original seats are provided to prevent the slide....
(e) Never, never fix crash bars or side bars in your car on your own...These may protect the vehicle
but will kill the passengers inside due to improper impact load transfer and also alter the
crumbling zone, based on which the airbags are designed to respond in 35 milliseconds.....
(f) Airbags must be replaced once it gets used. This must be done at the authorised dealer end only....
(g) Headrest for the driver and the co-passenger is very, very crucial. With safety belt and airbags
functioning, not having headrest in the right place (the vehicle manual shows the correct position)
will break the neck after the impact.....I saw the video and had seen how important it is to have
the headrest in position....I am not sure how many of us are aware that headrests are detachable
and they carry sharp wedges at the end which can be used for breaking the window if stuck inside
the car, post accident.
(h) Irrespective of distance to travel wear seat belt, it is not for long drives only; it is the impact that
matters not the distance....
(j) All passengers (front and rear) to wear seat belts....kids need to be protected well, too, with safety
cradles.......
(k) Be careful in keeping loose items in the car....as they could turn into missiles on high velocity
impact......put them in the boot...
The amazing engineering that had gone into these developments, for our safety, incorporated by
car makers have to be used for protecting us and our near and dears......
SAFE DRIVING, SAFE LIVING.
Note. A grab from the web.
Tailpiece.
Had got up on the dot at 6, went through the chores but was a trifle late in getting ready. Went to town to get a few of the pending jobs done.
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