Not only nice: the most dangerous places to attach gadgets in the car
- August 31, 2023
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Now any traffic cop who sees a sucker with a smartphone on the windshield has the right to fine the driver 500 rubles. From September 1, 2023, there
Now any traffic cop who sees a sucker with a smartphone on the windshield has the right to fine the driver 500 rubles. From September 1, 2023, there
In order to improve safety, changes to the traffic rules in the field of car gadgets were necessary. Popular rods with hinged consoles block the view of the road and often cause accidents, falling due to vibration and frightening drivers. It is especially dangerous when such a nuisance occurs in conjunction with other surprises on the road.
For example, a driver brakes sharply in front of a slicer, turns sideways, the wheels fall into holes, and the vibration of the glass causes the holder with the phone to collapse, crushing a glass of hot coffee. As a result, the driver loses his fitness for a second or two.
In addition, the gadgets themselves often distract the person behind the wheel. We all remember how annoying the picture is in a taxi when a charismatic driver simultaneously tries to “hassan”, joke and delve into the menu of the phone navigator.
So my friend missed a turn once. Philosophizing on the theme of “the fall of empires” with the simultaneous reconfiguration of the gadget ended in skidding on a slippery road and flying to the side of the road. In general, the less a person is distracted by electronic stimuli, the better.
After the changes to the traffic rules come into effect, no gadgets can be placed on the windshield where they obstruct the view of the road. Usually these are the areas where the wiper blades work. And outside of the cleaning industries, it’s useless to mount DVRs because they can’t film through dirty glass.
The rules do not prohibit the installation of navigators and other gadgets on the steering wheel or dashboard, if the view of the road is not blocked. But there is even more dangerous because of the hidden airbag. One is located on the underside of the steering wheel, the other is above the glove compartment. There can be two additional curtains in the uprights and one more under the steering column.
If you fix a holder for a smartphone in the most convenient place, namely on the steering wheel, there is a risk of being left without a head when the airbag is deployed. The airbag is actually a gun that shoots a firecracker in the driver’s face and inflates a rescue balloon. The energy of opening the cushion is many times stronger than the impact of a professional heavyweight boxer.
And people are saved by the fact that the pillow inflates in moments and makes contact with the person’s head while the driver holds the belt. However, there have been cases where the pillows broke the necks of unbelted drivers and passengers. In general, the gadget on the airbag turns into a projectile, which, when the pillow is opened, will fly into the head with unpredictable consequences.
It is not prohibited by law to install a navigator next to the front left pillar. But then he falls into the action zone of the inflatable curtain. If it’s not there, the gadget still poses a danger in an accident, as it usually flies forward, bounces off the glass, and hits the face of the “rud” or passengers. Therefore, manufacturers indicate in the instructions that additional equipment should not be placed in the front of the car.
In general, placing gadgets in the cabin is another task. The space behind the rear-view mirror remains a perfectly legitimate place for the registrar. It is cleaned by “wipers” and does not prevent the driver from looking at the road. And in the event of an accident, the DVR usually flies down, past the sector where the passenger airbag deploys.
It is better to mount a navigator or smartphone on the center console so that it is located under the dashboard. Some even tie it to the deflectors with hair ties, which is very convenient. The screen of the smartphone is clearly visible, and the gadget itself does not block the view of the road and is cooled by air currents. Well, in the event of an accident, such a mount is noticeably safer than suction cups, since the forces of inertia do not tear it away.
In order to improve safety, changes to the traffic rules in the field of car gadgets were necessary. Popular rods with hinged consoles block the view of the road and often cause accidents, falling due to vibration and frightening drivers. It is especially dangerous when such a nuisance occurs in conjunction with other surprises on the road.
For example, a driver brakes sharply in front of a slicer, turns sideways, the wheels fall into holes, and the vibration of the glass causes the holder with the phone to collapse, crushing a glass of hot coffee. As a result, the driver loses his fitness for a second or two.
In addition, the gadgets themselves often distract the person behind the wheel. We all remember how annoying the picture is in a taxi when a charismatic driver simultaneously tries to “hassan”, joke and delve into the menu of the phone navigator.
So my friend missed a turn once. Philosophizing on the theme of “the fall of empires” with the simultaneous reconfiguration of the gadget ended in skidding on a slippery road and flying to the side of the road. In general, the less a person is distracted by electronic stimuli, the better.
After the changes to the traffic rules come into effect, no gadgets can be placed on the windshield where they obstruct the view of the road. Usually these are the areas where the wiper blades work. And outside of the cleaning industries, it’s useless to mount DVRs because they can’t film through dirty glass.
The rules do not prohibit the installation of navigators and other gadgets on the steering wheel or dashboard, if the view of the road is not blocked. But there is even more dangerous because of the hidden airbag. One is located on the underside of the steering wheel, the other is above the glove compartment. There can be two additional curtains in the uprights and one more under the steering column.
If you fix a holder for a smartphone in the most convenient place, namely on the steering wheel, there is a risk of being left without a head when the airbag is deployed. The airbag is actually a gun that shoots a firecracker in the driver’s face and inflates a rescue balloon. The energy of opening the cushion is many times stronger than the impact of a professional heavyweight boxer.
And people are saved by the fact that the pillow inflates in moments and makes contact with the person’s head while the driver holds the belt. However, there have been cases where the pillows broke the necks of unbelted drivers and passengers. In general, the gadget on the airbag turns into a projectile, which, when the pillow is opened, will fly into the head with unpredictable consequences.
It is not prohibited by law to install a navigator next to the front left pillar. But then he falls into the action zone of the inflatable curtain. If it’s not there, the gadget still poses a danger in an accident, as it usually flies forward, bounces off the glass, and hits the face of the “rud” or passengers. Therefore, manufacturers indicate in the instructions that additional equipment should not be placed in the front of the car.
In general, placing gadgets in the cabin is another task. The space behind the rear-view mirror remains a perfectly legitimate place for the registrar. It is cleaned by “wipers” and does not prevent the driver from looking at the road. And in the event of an accident, the DVR usually flies down, past the sector where the passenger airbag deploys.
It is better to mount a navigator or smartphone on the center console so that it is located under the dashboard. Some even tie it to the deflectors with hair ties, which is very convenient. The screen of the smartphone is clearly visible, and the gadget itself does not block the view of the road and is cooled by air currents. Well, in the event of an accident, such a mount is noticeably safer than suction cups, since the forces of inertia do not tear it away.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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