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The seat belt decreases chances of injury by holding back the passenger during an accident. Seat belts consist of 2 straps that lead down to a spool. Pulling the shoulder strap too fast locks the spool thus stopping the passenger.
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Shatter resistant glass works by shattering into many small pieces. This means that during car accidents, large chunks of sharp glass does not injure the passengers.
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ABS, Automatic Braking System, is a computer controlled aspect of modern cars. ABS allows the wheels to spin therefore reducing the time it takes for the car to come to a halt.
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Crumple zones are areas at the front of a car that fold back to reduce damage to passengers. During a crash, the frontal regions of the car purposely fold back so that the passengers do not take as much damage.
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Developed during the 1970’s, the airbag involves an inflatable bag that cushions the effect of car crashes. Sensors detect impact and deploy airbags.
