The least safe places in a car
There are certain car seats that are considered less safe in the event of a collision or traffic accident.
1. Passenger seat (next to driver seat):The person sitting in this position may be impacted strongly from the front in the event of a severe collision.
2. Middle rear seat (position number 3):In many cases, this position does not have a front seat, so there is a risk of being ejected or hit by flying objects in the event of a collision.
3. Sitting near the window without using a seat belt:By sitting near a window and not using a seat belt, you run the risk of being seriously injured or ejected in the event of a collision or rollover.
4. Sit by the window and door on the bus or truck:In the event of a collision or rollover, glass or door fragments could injure occupants in these positions.
5. Sitting in the luggage compartment or under-seat compartment:Sitting in positions not designed for occupants in the event of a collision could result in serious injury or entrapment.
6. Sitting in a defective airbag:If the air bag in your seat is disabled or does not operate properly, you may not be effectively protected in the event of a collision.
7. Sitting in a position without a headrest:Headrests play an important role in protecting the head and neck in the event of a collision. Sitting in a position without a headrest can increase the risk of head and neck injury.
In addition, the first row of seats, on the same level as the driver's seat of a minibus (9-seater vehicle) is considered dangerous and worth noting. In the event of a strong frontal collision, the broken windshield can create strong pressure, causing serious injury to people sitting near the driver. Therefore, just like in a car, you should avoid the position next to the driver.
On large buses, for safety, it is best to avoid seats next to windows and doors, to avoid the risk of injury from broken glass in the event of a collision. Seats in the middle of the cabin, facing away from the direction of travel of the vehicle, are generally considered safer.
In the case of city buses, in the event of a strong frontal collision, large pieces of windshield glass can fly straight at passengers sitting in the first two rows. Therefore, the seats next to the windows and doors are also unsafe. Similarly, the last row of seats is also at high risk in the event of a strong rear impact. Therefore, the safest seats in a city bus are usually in the middle and right side of the cabin.
Note that using a seat belt is important for safety when sitting in any position in a car.
