Chapter 8 Safety while driving Flashcards
What are the benefits of deformation zones in modern cars?
To absorb the force of an impact in the event of an accident
How important is the
head restraint and up to
which minimum height
should it be extended?
To protect your neck
What is a ‘whiplash
injury’ and when
does it happen?
Head and neck injuries, if someone runs into you from BEHIND
Should a seat belt be
loose or tightly fit?
Tight fitted across the chest
What do the letters SRS
stand for?
Supplementary Restraint system
For the best protection,
what should be combined
with the airbag?
Seat belt
What is the minimum
height of a person sitting
in front of an Airbag?
145cm
What could happen if
you drive with a child
in your lap?
When Suddenly braking or collision the child will be trapped between the steering wheel and the body of the driver
Should seat belts be
used to secure infants,
and if not, why not?
No, Because children bones have less capacity to take force
Name three types of car
seat suitable for children?
