Most drivers seem totally unaware that how dangerous it can be to drive with the windows more than 1/3 open or fully down.
The reason is that in the event of a T bone or side impact the 3 point belt (which is mainly for protection in front and rear collisions as well as roll over protection) won't help prevent the driver or passengers head from hitting THE TOP THIN EDGE OF THE PARTLY DOWN WINDOW. A heavy impact on a small/thin/narrow surface area.
Never remove the head rest /restraint as severe neck injuries can be the result of a heavy rear end impact as well as from whiplash from a frontal impact and ensure that the top of it is no lower than the top of your head.
Another reason why it is safer to have the windows either fully closed or no more than 1/3 rd open is that it helps keep arms and heads inside the cabin in the event of a crash or rollover.
The reason is that in the event of a T bone or side impact the 3 point belt (which is mainly for protection in front and rear collisions as well as roll over protection) won't help prevent the driver or passengers head from hitting THE TOP THIN EDGE OF THE PARTLY DOWN WINDOW. A heavy impact on a small/thin/narrow surface area.
Never remove the head rest /restraint as severe neck injuries can be the result of a heavy rear end impact as well as from whiplash from a frontal impact and ensure that the top of it is no lower than the top of your head.
Another reason why it is safer to have the windows either fully closed or no more than 1/3 rd open is that it helps keep arms and heads inside the cabin in the event of a crash or rollover.
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