What is the immediate effect of a head-on collision between two cars at speed?
- A All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently backwards only.
- B Only front seatbelts will activate.
- C Only rear seatbelts will activate.
- D All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently forward.
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Correct answer: All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently forward..
In a head-on collision passengers in both vehicles are propelled forwards; and if they are not wearing seatbelts they may go through the windscreen. It is the drivers responsibility to ensure that all passengers under the age of 17 wear seatbelts. Older passengers are themselves responsible for wearing seatbelts.
In a head-on collision passengers in both vehicles are propelled forwards; and if they are not wearing seatbelts they may go through the windscreen. It is the drivers responsibility to ensure that all passengers under the age of 17 wear seatbelts. Older passengers are themselves responsible for wearing seatbelts.