Defensive Driving Tips and Techniques

With UK roads bursting at the seams from congestion, people racing to be someplace else 5 minutes ago and the unknown waiting around every turn even a short 5 minute journey to the shops can be a hazardous one to take sometimes. In the unfortunate event of a road accident happening what are the likely outcomes?

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I really love my dogs and I’m sure you love yours. And if you are anything like me, you like to take your dogs with you when you travel, whether it be to the dog park, the pet store, or to visit family or friends. Or maybe you want to take your dog with you but your dog just won’t behave in the car. Well, there is a great solution that not only helps to keep your dog from distracting you while you drive, but also helps to keep your dog safe should someone or something cause you to get into a car wreck.

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Safety features for automobiles are now on of the main concerns for car makers when designing a new motor vehicle. Gone are the days when aerodynamics, speed and aesthetics are the only considerations. With the increase in motor vehicle accident fatalities, many consumers are concerned about safety and accident prevention features when buying their new automobile.

This informative article by Anthony Fontanelle explains:

New Tools For Trapped Motorists

Tip! You can hone your defensive driving skills and learn about automobile safety with a defensive driver training program.

Automobile safety is one area of an automobile that has received much attention in the past years. The number of fatalities in the past decades as result of traffic accidents led to the development of safety features for automobiles. Before safety was made a prime concern for vehicles, there have been no seat belts or airbags to protect victims of traffic crashes.

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Still have questions? Below you will find a list of safety tips on picking the right car seat for your child.-Use the lowest harness slots for a newborn infant. Keep the straps in the slots at or below your baby’s shoulders for the rear-facing position.

-It’s important for an infant to ride sitting semi-reclined, about halfway back or 45 degrees from horizontal.

-Make sure harness straps fit properly over the shoulders and between the legs of your infant.

-To fill empty spaces and give support, roll up a couple of small blankets and tuck them in on each side of your baby’s shoulders and head.

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Airbags were invented and patented in the 1950s to cushion the impact and prevent or lessen injuries sustained in auto accidents. Studies show that thousands of lives have been saved by air bags, with fatalities reduced by up to 46 percent in airbag-equipped vehicles, but it is difficult to determine an exact number.

Airbags help prevent an occupant’s head from striking some part of the inside of the vehicle, and help distribute crash forces more evenly across the victim’s body. However, their rapid deployment can cause injuries or death.

After an impact, it takes only 1/20 of a second for an airbag to inflate and each bag is filled with gas. The first crash-sensing detector was introduced in the late 1960s, leading to airbag systems where the sensor or accelerometer triggers ignition of a gas generator to rapidly inflate the bag. The bag then absorbs some of the deceleration forces experienced when the occupant collides with and collapses it while the gas escapes through small vent holes during the next 3/10 of a second.

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