Monday, November 5, 2012

The Need For A Head And Neck Restraint

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.

These restraints are significant to every person in a moving vehicle. They should be considered each and every time before a ride begins. When checking other parts of the car it is also important to make sure that all the restraints are in good condition. Through various investigations it has now been concluded that major injuries during a crash are not caused by the speed of the car but that of the collision.

The law recommends that every car manufacturer should fix either automatic, manual or even dynamic head restraints. Manual ones operate in a way that the user has to manually adjust the device according to his / her sitting position. The automatic ones auto adjusts when one changes the position. The dynamic type adjusts itself when a crash takes place.

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.

Researches have also proven that some restraints do not work as expected hence it is advised to make sure that you have your own lab tested. It is important to have a sled test to be sure that the restraints are working. Sled test is important, go to the laboratory and study works to be sure they work well and right.

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 recommended around the head restraint for prevention of these body parts injuries in case of a car crash. Padding materials should be those that should not harm. Thick ones are the most advisable and those which are more absorbing.

Therefore it can be concluded that you will always require head and neck restraint for a safe drive. You should always have a working one. It has also been seen that you should have sled test to make sure everything is working properly.




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