Still image of the moment when the airbags deployed.
This incident clearly showcases the need to adhere to traffic signals and the vital need for more safety equipment in your car. Wearing belted in when in your car is a no-brainer, these days. So it goes without saying, always wear your seat belt before you set off in your car. In this accident, this Honda S2000’s driver escaped severe injuries, perhaps even death, thanks to his quick reactions and the airbags that deployed in a split-second post the impact.
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Another thing that’s immediately evident, is the fact that the driver had a video recording device fitted to his car. These camcorders, or dashcams, as they are more popularly called, proved vital when the police arrived at the accident site. Videos are irrefutable proof of what happened and who’s mistake it really was. In this case, the lady who was behind the wheel of the MPV (called minivans in America) jumped a red light at this intersection. Call it negligence or absolute stupidity, this woman very nearly killed this man and probably, herself.
Airbags and their place in a car cannot be over-emphasised, enough.
Most western countries have strict regulations that all carmakers must comply with, that includes the minimum safety nets that a passenger car must have. Unfortunately, India hasn’t yet caught up with those nations on the safety front. If it wasn’t for his airbags, this driver could have faced far graver consequences. Watch the video and notice how things go from normal, to downright perilous, in a matter of seconds!
PS: Always wear your seat belt and be aware of your surroundings when behind the wheel of your car.