Is the use of cushions allowed while driving?
A)Yes, because it reduces driver fatigue.
B)Yes, because it improves visibility.
C)No, because the effect of the seat belt will be reduced.Correct
Cushions, being an element not part of the vehicle, will modify the action of the seat belt, possibly causing it to act incorrectly with serious consequences for the driver.
The submarining effect is one of the greatest risks caused by improper use of the seat belt. This effect occurs when the seat belt is unable to restrain the driver during an accident and his body slips under the lap band. To avoid it:
- Do not place anything on the seat (towels, cushions, covers, etc.)
- Adjust the seat and the seat belt (do not recline the seat excessively or drive seated reclined)
The submarining effect is one of the greatest risks caused by improper use of the seat belt. This effect occurs when the seat belt is unable to restrain the driver during an accident and his body slips under the lap band. To avoid it:
- Do not place anything on the seat (towels, cushions, covers, etc.)
- Adjust the seat and the seat belt (do not recline the seat excessively or drive seated reclined)