news of Cyrus Mistry The demise came as a shock to many across the country. former president of Tata Group He was going from Ahmedabad to Mumbai with three other people when his car collided with the divider on the highway. Mistry died on the spot and another passenger also died on the way to the hospital while those in the front row were seriously injured.
While we are deeply saddened by Mistry’s untimely loss, it should be noted that the two people who died in the accident were not wearing seatbelts. he was traveling in Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, a vehicle that comes with many safety features. However, it was also reported that curtain airbags were not deployed for the rear passengers as they were not wearing seatbelts. With seatbelt protection and airbag deployment, the two passengers in the rear would potentially not only have survived the crash, but also would have been less injured than those in front because it was a frontal collision.
By law, everyone inside the car is required to wear Seat belt, However, when it comes to people sitting in the second row it is often relaxed to apply. Most are not even aware of the existence of the rule and think that only the driver and co-passenger have to wear seatbelts to avoid fines. This unfortunate incident reminds us not only of the need to obey the law but also to ensure our safety while traveling by car.
The modern seatbelts we see in cars were first introduced by Volvo in the late 1950s. The Swedish carmaker had a patent for this new technology but decided not to monopolize it and helped democratize the technology. In the event of a collision, riders fall out of their seats and collide with the car’s dashboard, front seats or any other surface. A seat belt ensures that no one is thrown around and greatly reduces the risk of serious injuries.
Modern seat belts also have pretensioners that measure the force with which the belt is pulled and limit its extension. They also come with load limiters that loosen the belt slightly so as not to exert too much force on the body. In addition, more innovations are being made in this area in the form of seat belts that are fastened in the event of a collision. The seat belt then acts like a small airbag and reduces the chance of being crushed by pressure from impact with weakened bones. This is especially helpful for children and older people.
Another important aspect of the incident is that the speed of the car involved in the accident was fast. It was being driven by Dr Anahita Pandole, who lost control of the car and hit the divider. In a recently released report by the National Crime Records Bureau, More than half the deaths due to overspeeding in road accidents in the year 2021. This again highlights the very basic need of driving responsibly and within legal limits as you are not only risking your life by driving at high speed but also endangering others on the road.
While we are deeply saddened by Mistry’s untimely loss, it should be noted that the two people who died in the accident were not wearing seatbelts. he was traveling in Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, a vehicle that comes with many safety features. However, it was also reported that curtain airbags were not deployed for the rear passengers as they were not wearing seatbelts. With seatbelt protection and airbag deployment, the two passengers in the rear would potentially not only have survived the crash, but also would have been less injured than those in front because it was a frontal collision.
By law, everyone inside the car is required to wear Seat belt, However, when it comes to people sitting in the second row it is often relaxed to apply. Most are not even aware of the existence of the rule and think that only the driver and co-passenger have to wear seatbelts to avoid fines. This unfortunate incident reminds us not only of the need to obey the law but also to ensure our safety while traveling by car.
The modern seatbelts we see in cars were first introduced by Volvo in the late 1950s. The Swedish carmaker had a patent for this new technology but decided not to monopolize it and helped democratize the technology. In the event of a collision, riders fall out of their seats and collide with the car’s dashboard, front seats or any other surface. A seat belt ensures that no one is thrown around and greatly reduces the risk of serious injuries.
Modern seat belts also have pretensioners that measure the force with which the belt is pulled and limit its extension. They also come with load limiters that loosen the belt slightly so as not to exert too much force on the body. In addition, more innovations are being made in this area in the form of seat belts that are fastened in the event of a collision. The seat belt then acts like a small airbag and reduces the chance of being crushed by pressure from impact with weakened bones. This is especially helpful for children and older people.
Another important aspect of the incident is that the speed of the car involved in the accident was fast. It was being driven by Dr Anahita Pandole, who lost control of the car and hit the divider. In a recently released report by the National Crime Records Bureau, More than half the deaths due to overspeeding in road accidents in the year 2021. This again highlights the very basic need of driving responsibly and within legal limits as you are not only risking your life by driving at high speed but also endangering others on the road.