Seat Belts Correct Sitting Posture For Driver Protective Effect of Seat Belts Vehicle, driver and passengers all have kinetic energy when the vehicle is in motion. The strength of this kinetic energy depends on speed, vehicle kerb weight, and the combined weight of all occupants. The greater the speed and combined mass, the stronger the energy released in a crash. 06 In the event of a collision, occupants without fastened seat belts will continue their motion forward at the speed the vehicle was going at the time of the collision due to inertia, whereas the vehicle will have come to an abrupt stop, potentially causing serious injuries to occupants.
RIDE Correct driving posture is beneficial to driving operation and can reduce driver fatigue. In a collision in which the occupants have their seat belts fastened, the seat belts will restrain occupants to their seats and prevent them from being thrown violently forward or out of the vehicle. In addition, seat belts along with airbags provide the best protection, thus significantly reducing collision injuries. In order to ensure the safety of all occupants and reduce the risk of accident- related casualties, it is important for the driver to make the following adjustments: • Adjust the position of the driver seat for easy and effective operation of pedals and control switches.
• Adjust the driver seat backrest so that the driver's back completely fits with the seat backrest. WARNING! • Forces acting upon the human body can be violent during a collision even if the vehicle speed is very low. Occupants who do not have their seat belts fastened may be thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in serious injuries. • Adjust the driver seat headrest so that the driver's head is in the exact centre of the headrest. • Adjust the steering wheel position so it is at a proper distance from the driver. • Properly fasten the seat belt. • All occupants in the vehicle must properly fasten their seat belts.
Failure to do so may cause them to be violently ejected from the vehicle in the event of an accident. This will not only cause personal injury but also endanger other occupants in the vehicle. Front Passenger In order to ensure front passenger safety and reduce risk of casualties, front passengers must make the following adjustments: • Adjust the position of the front passenger seat to keep the occupant at a proper distance from the dashboard 43