Seat Belts & Air Bags
What is the Proper use of Safety Belt?
*Lap Belt Proper Position* Designed to protect pelvic area → snugly across hips/below stomach Too Loose: Slide up → injures abdomen *Shoulder Belt Proper Position* Over shoulder + across the sternum at the center of rib cage Twisted belts don't protect as well as untwisted belts (less surface area) Too loose → Risk Car contact Never want to put belt under arm
What are some Safety Belt Myths?
*Will trap me in the vehicle* Takes less than a second to undo *Not necessary for short trips on local streets* ½ fatalities occur 25 miles of home on roads with speed limits less than 45 MPH *Thrown clear in a crash* More likely that a person ejected from a car will suffer extreme injuries or death
What are some of the most recent technology?
Adaptive Cruise Control Sway Warning Blind Spot Alert Pre Collision braking + Throttle Management Pedestrian Airbags Seat Belt Airbags Airbag Speed Adjustments Pedestrian direction alert Forward collision warning Emergency Seat Belt Tension Device
Air Bag info
Contact w/ steering wheel = major cause of serious chest/facial injury in head-on collisions At 12-14 MPH a sensor detects a front end collision The driver should be at least 10 inches away from the wheel. Injuries from airbags occur when passengers are unbelted or too small for the seat belt design. Chalky Residue? This is a harmless substance that lubricates the release of the bag. Cutoff Switches may be installed in vehicles with only front seats
What is the Function/Purpose of Airbags & Seat belts?
Keeps you positioned properly (seatbelts) - Behind the airbag + steering wheel Keeps you in the car (prevents ejection) Prevent head and chest injuries Keeps you conscious so you can steer and brake To prevent you from injuring other passengers
What are some examples of safety technology?
LED lights(light emitting diode) Sensors Airbags Reversing Cameras Anti-Lock Brake All Wheel Systems
What are examples of *active* safety devices?
Seat belts Head restraint Door locks Seat adjustment Child safety restraints
What are examples of *passive* safety devices?
Shatterproof glass Impact resistant bumpers Energy absorbing steering wheel Child Proof door locks Roll bars + airbags Padded dashboard/roof
What is the most overlooked safety restraint?
head restraint
