On long journeys, it’s common to see front-seat passengers resting their feet on the dashboard.
It looks relaxed.
It feels comfortable.
But it is one of the most dangerous positions anyone can sit in inside a moving vehicle. In a collision, airbags deploy from the dashboard at extremely high speed. This force is designed to protect a properly seated passenger. The danger arises when someone is not seated correctly.
With feet on the dashboard, even a minor crash can turn tragic. When the airbag deploys, the legs are thrown violently back toward the face, chest, and spine.
Common injuries include:
– Severe foot and ankle fractures
– Shattered knees and leg bones
– Facial fractures
– Traumatic brain injuries
– Permanent spinal and pelvic damage
Airbags can deploy at speeds of up to 320 km/h. That level of force can change lives in seconds. These injuries are not just painful, they are often life-altering for the victim and their family.
So next time the temptation creeps in, pause and think. A moment of comfort is not worth a lifetime of damage.
Keep your feet down.
Wear your seatbelt.
Protect the people you love.
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