SAFETY
FEATURES
|
FUNCTIONS
|
Crumple zones (front &
back)
|
§ Design to
compress during an accident to absorb energy from the impact
§ Lengthen the
time of impact
§ Reduce the
impulsive force
|
Windscreen
|
§ Protect the
passengers of the vehicle from wind, temperature extremes and flying debris
|
Air bag
|
§ Prevent the
driver from hitting the steering wheel, dashboard or windscreen
|
Seat belt
|
§ Prevent the
driver from being thrown forward and hitting the windscreen or any other part
of the car
§ To reduce
the effect of inertia
|
Side bars in doors
|
§ To reduce
injury to the passengers when the car is hit from the side
|
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
|
§ Enable drive
to quickly stop the car without causing the brakes to lock
|
Headrest
|
§ Prevent the
injuries of the head of the driver which will move back due to inertia when
the car suddenly accelerates forward
|
Saturday, 7 February 2015
FORM 4: 2.7 BEING AWARE OF THE NEED FOR SAFETY FEATURES IN VEHICLES
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