Car Safety Features Flashcards
1
Q
list 5 main safety features
A
1) Seat belts
2) Crumple zones
3) Airbags
4) Side-impact bars
5) Passenger cell
2
Q
what is the idea behind a crumple zone
A
is to reduce the force on passengers during a crash.
3
Q
how can the shape of a car be altered to make it more energy efficient
A
- more aerodynamic
- more streamline
4
Q
how does a seatbelt improve a passengers safety during a collision
A
reduces momentum
