Car accessories are very dangerous, but Vietnamese people still love to use them.
The world of auto accessories in Vietnam is growing, but there are items that are more dangerous for drivers and are still being sold strongly.
When using a car, both the driver and passengers must comply with a number of safety standards that are generally regulated worldwide, but many Vietnamese still buy accessories that are dangerous to life. Most of these items are of Chinese origin.
Seat belt buckle
Most modern cars today have warning lights and signals if you forget to fasten your seat belt for the front row, and some models even warn the passenger seats.
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| Seat belt buckle |
Wearing a seat belt helps save the lives of people in cars in the event of a collision. Vietnam has also imposed fines on drivers who do not wear seat belts. According to Decree 46/2016/ND-CP, not wearing a seat belt while the car is moving or carrying people in a car without a seat belt is subject to a fine of up to 200,000 VND.
However, for many years now, the car accessories market has had a type of accessory that goes against safety standards, which is the fake seat belt pin. With prices ranging from only 50,000 VND to nearly 200,000 VND depending on the material, you can buy a fake pin. Users buy it with the purpose of silencing the annoying alarm without having to wear a real seat belt.
Seat belt printed t-shirt
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| Seat belt printed t-shirt |
This type of accessory is used by drivers in China as a way to fool traffic police or traffic cameras.
Similar to the seat belt buckle, this type of T-shirt has a bold diagonal print that resembles a fastened seat belt. In Vietnam, the shirts are not yet available for sale, but some T-shirt printing establishments on demand say they are willing to print this design for only 50,000 VND/shirt.
One-handed steering wheel knob
Many older drivers like to show off their skills by “rubbing” the steering wheel with one hand when backing into a parking space or making a sharp turn. Because of this hobby, there is an accessory on the market called a steering wheel knob.
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| One-handed steering wheel knob |
This device is attached to one side of the steering wheel (left or right depending on the steering wheel position), allowing the driver to use one hand to turn more conveniently.
In fact, turning the steering wheel with one hand is not included in any driving textbook, and is not recommended. Therefore, the knob accessory is completely unsuitable for cars. In addition, when this knob is attached, there is a great risk of getting clothes caught or hair (women) caught during use.
Phone holder on steering wheel
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| Phone holder on steering wheel |
Using a phone in a car is almost strictly forbidden, and even using a holder is discouraged. However, there is currently an extremely dangerous holder on the market, designed to be mounted right on the steering wheel.
The price of this type of holder is only from 80,000 VND, allowing users to drive and observe their phone right in front of them instead of leaving it in other positions in the car. This method is extremely unscientific, distracting to the driver and can increase phone addiction.
Steering wheel cover
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| Steering wheel cover |
Steering wheel covers have been around for a long time and are very popular with service car drivers. According to drivers, the surface of the steering wheel is easily peeled and worn over time, causing loss of aesthetics, and steering wheel covers will help solve this problem. The price of this type of accessory is also not expensive, only about 100-200 thousand VND.
However, steering wheel covers pose a risk of slipping over time due to manufacturing quality. In addition, adding thickness to the steering wheel also causes the driver's hands to lose real feeling or cause fatigue during use.
Rear seat bed cushion
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| Rear seat bed cushion |
This is a type of accessory that is currently selling quite well on the market, from only 500,000 to more than 1 million VND, quite suitable for consumers.
The point of view of those who buy mattresses is that children and the elderly can lie comfortably and be less tired on long journeys. However, this poses a huge safety risk because users cannot fasten their seat belts. In addition, lying in the car, if a collision occurs, also creates fatal collision angles.
Teddy bear display at the back of the car
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| Teddy bear display at the back of the car |
Occasionally on the street, it is not difficult to see a few cars with owners displaying many stuffed animals in the rear window, looking quite unique.
However, in addition to being a bit too beautiful, this method also poses a very high safety risk because it obstructs the driver's vision.
