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Airbags react and are fully deployed before you impact them. Compared to seat belts, they have a much greater surface area which spreads the force making it much safer. There is also some give in airbags which means they bring the passenger to a stop much gentler then a seatbelt can.
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Why do airbags in cars reduce the chances of injury in accidents?
Airbags prevent excessive forward movement in a front-end crash, therefore, reducing injuries.
What speed should airbags deploy at?
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/airbags/airbags03/page3.html
What is something that would help pervent injury on a horse when riding?
It depends on what kind of injury. Bell Boots would prevent injury to the hooves. So would shoes. And leg wraps would prevent injury to the tendons in the lower leg. But like I said, it depends on what kind of injury you are triyng to prevent.
Do office chair mats help prevent shin splints?
These can help prevent shin splints, but make sure you pair them with a quality shoe. This will help you prevent injury and is cheap to purchase.
Is airbags the best safety feature to prevent whiplash?
no
How can reflex prevent injury?
describe how a reflex can prevent injury
How have airbags improved road safety?
By reducing serious injury to driver and passengers.
Why is Kinesio tape used by olympic swimmers?
I wear it too. It helps relieve pain and prevent further injury. It can also provide support and help prevent injury in certain joints.
COULD Wearing mouth guards may help prevent head injuries?
It could. The mouth guard can help by taking pressure or force away from the brain area. But mouth guards are made specifically made to help prevent any kind of mouth injury. You shouldn't wear a mouth guard to try to prevent a head injury.
What are the basic 3 main parts to an airbag?
Front Airbags: The first ones were installed for drivers and come out from the steering column. Some will have passenger-side front airbags. Side torso or window: These airbags cushion both front and rear passengers from the side. Torso airbags are usually in the rear seat and inflate between the passenger and his door; curtain airbags inflate across the window from the roof. Knee airbags: Designed to help prevent injury to the driver's legs. Rear: Rear curtain airbags cover the back window and rear center airbags cushion passengers from one another during an impact. Sometimes there are separate curtain airbags for front and rear passengers; sometimes one large curtain that runs the full length of the vehicle is installed.
Does physical therapy help recovery from injury?
Physical therapy is very beneficial in helping one recover from an injury. Doing physical therapy can help rebuild muscle strength and help stretch and make more flexible the area of an injury caused to muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It can also help prevent another injury from occurring.
What can be done to prevent a personal injury malpractice suit?
One can prevent a personal injury malpractice suit by speaking with a personal injury lawyer to help protect your rights. It is beneficial to have someone that will work on your behalf instead of trying to deal with insurance companies and thus preventing a person injury malpractice suit.
