Saturday, November 3, 2012

The Need For A Head And Neck Restraint

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By Marcy Becker


Strong impacts during a crash cause head and neck injuries and after various researches on various accidents it was concluded that if cars manufactured have head and neck restraint injuries and death can reduce dramatically. Hence to reduce this, a law was enacted for every vehicle that was to be manufactured after that had to be fitted with these restraints. They are used to prevent pain, discomfort and injuries caused by strong impact caused by a crash on a moving car. They are found on all cars, normal cars and those used for races.

After various case studies it is now proved that major injuries during an accident are not caused by how fast the vehicle is moving but how fast the impact is. Therefore restraints are very important in any moving car and to everyone on board. Regular checkup is advised as it is done to the other parts of the car like car engine and the wheel.

Dynamic restraints are the best recommended for you because during an accident they automatically delay thus helping to reduce injury in these parts . Also known as active restraints they offer the best protection when a crash occurs. As for the manual one you may forget to adjust and during a crash they may be useless.

A car comes with these restraints as recommended by law; there are various restraints like manual, automatic and dynamic. For some vehicles you have to move the restraints by yourself depending with your sitting position. Others come with automatic ones which change with a shift in seat position. For the dynamic one it adjusts during a crash.

Various studies have showed that some of these devices do not work as they are supposed to. To be on the safe side, it is advisable to do a complete lab test or sled test as it is known. The work in the laboratory gives one an assurance that the restraint can be trusted at all times.

Seat belts are very important. One should always use them during any drive. During a crash seat belts hold your entire body from moving but the head moves with the speed. This makes the neck to try pulling the head down. Therefore always tighten your belt whether a small or a long drive. Always mount your seat belts correctly and you are safe. It is also recommended to use mounting instructions as given by the manufacturer.

Padding is a highly advisable venture. The pads are very important safety materials especially when they are thick and able absorb the impact. The material should have the capacity to absorb increased energy that comes with increased speed. The materials for padding should be hard, non-elastic and non-temperature dependant.

In conclusion, every passenger or driver needs a head and neck restraint for safe driving. It should be tested and proved to be working at all times therefore a sled test is very vital. Check the car you are about to invest in properly before it does you harm.




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