Not even in winter: ADAC warns drivers of false clothing at the wheel

Antoniabarbarino

If you don't have a parking heater, it can take a while for the car to be heated up in the cold winter.So let your thick winter jacket on, but can have dangerous consequences.

If you drive a car in winter, the choice of the right clothes is essential.Despite the cold, they should never sit behind "S tax with a thick jacket, gloves and hat.They not only restrict their mobility on the steering wheel, but also endanger their security because the seat belt is no longer optimal.

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Danger of serious injuries in the event of small accidents

Usually the belt should be close to the hip bones in adults.Through Parka and Co.the location of the belt changes.It is already above the lower part of the abdomen.According to a simulation with thick packed dummies from the ADAC, a stop of 16 km/h, which corresponds approximately to a rear -end collision in road traffic.

The belt of the belt cuts deep into the stomach.In accidents with higher speeds or full braking, this can lead to serious injuries to the organs such as intestine, liver or spleen.Inner bleeding is also possible.

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Also hat, scarf and co.can be dangerous

You should not only put the jacket, but also other winter accessories as soon as you get into the car.The driver's field of vision can be severely affected by a hat and scarf.Even gloves do not guarantee complete security, since it is no longer 100% given on the steering wheel.

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In the best case, use the auxiliary heater before taking the car.This saves them the de -icing of the windows.In any case, you should put thick winter clothes before driving or at least make sure that the belt is under the jacket.So that your children, for which winter jackets can be just as dangerous, do not freeze, take a blanket that she was warmed up in the house beforehand.

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