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SAFETY FEATURES IN VEHICLES

COLLAPSIBLE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN

Reduce the injury of the driver in the event that he/she hits the steering wheel in an accident.

SAFETY BELT AND AIRBAG

1)Prevent the passengers from being thrown forward and hit the steering wheel or windscreen. 2)Lengthen the time of impact and hence reduce the impulsive force.

DASHBOARD COVERED WITH SOFT MATERIALS

Reduce injury of the front passenger in the event that he/she hits the dashboard

PASSENGER SAFETY CELL

1)Made from strong and rigid steel so that it does not collapse easily. 2)Protect passengers from direct impact when the car overturns.

FRONT AND REAR CRUMPLE ZONES

1)Crumple on impact. 2)Impact time will be lengthened and impulsive force on the car is reduced.

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