Numerous things have been invented to date and automobiles are counted among the most beneficial. Automobiles are undoubtedly very beneficial for all of us. Aside from the benefits, they also cause hundreds of thousands of accidents every day. Therefore, there is a need to increase safety in order to control and avoid car accidents. The government has devised protective gear for maximum protection as well as minimal injury.
The roll cage is a protective measure from automobile accidents but only a few people are aware of it. Everyone knows about safety belts and air bags. Only a few people know that other changes are equally important. The roll cage is one of those uncommon protective measures. What are roll cages? Let us discuss this:
The roll cage is a common feature of race cars. At times, it is a great experience to watch a car race. During a race, cars drive at lightning fast speed so to speak.
But you might be wondering how the drivers navigate so well, especially how they survive those close shaves when the car goes out of control and overturns. They are able to survive due to the special structure of the car. Yes, the car has a special design, which is similar to the design of a cage.
The enclosure made of metal encapsulates the driver and passenger section of the car. In some car models, this enclosure is modified in the shape of a bar. The reason behind designing it in this way is to enable it to absorb shock, so the roll cage acts as a shock absorber. It allows the least amount of rattling around the car when it is rolling in an accident.
Roll cages do not guarantee a completely safe landing, but they can reduce the effects of the overturning. So they actually provide assistance to save the lives of the people sitting in the car. The car gets damaged but the passengers remain almost completely safe and sound.
Now, you might be thinking that a roll cage is a sort of enclosure that does not let the passengers get out of the car. The fact is that the roll cage cannot be seen in a vehicle. This means it is not a visible part of the car. In fact, this is incorporated in the structure of a car. Therefore, no one is aware of this part of the car despite the fact that you have seen a car thousands of times.
Roll cages are of many designs and it depends upon the applications. Therefore, the requirements and regulations of one roll cage are different from the other. Roll cages also help stiffen the chassis. This is necessary especially in racing applications.
In this article we have discussed the importance of roll cages in protecting the passengers from the dangers of car accidents.
If you are in a car accident and the roll cage fails to protect you call Sacramento car accident attorney Moseley Collins at (916) 444-4444.