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MEL: Volvo Safety Centre

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Volvo. Safety beyond stars.

Safety is as important to Volvo today as it was when the company was first founded. It is an inherent part of every Volvo ever produced and an ongoing commitment to developing the world's safest, most desirable cars.

Volvo's commitment to safety has culminated in one clear vision called 'Mobility 2020'. Volvo's aim is that no passenger of a Volvo will be seriously or fatally injured in an accident by the year 2020. It's a bold statement and a challenging goal but one you won't find from any other manufacturer.

 

 

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Driving During Pregnancy

Driving or riding in a car during pregnancy can be a bit awkward but the safety belt and airbag are as crucial as ever.

When driving, make sure to adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel properly to give you full control of the car. You need to be within comfortable reach of the steering wheel and pedals, yet allowing as much space as possible between the steering wheel and the upper half of your body.

It is important that you always wear a safety belt. Equally important is the need to wear it correctly:

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Child Safety in Cars

A new little person has entered the world. It's a good idea to plan well in advance for that first journey home.

Right from the start, your baby needs to have his or her own baby seat - properly anchored, correctly fitted and facing the rear of the car. The head of a new born baby makes up half the total body weight. This oversized head - in conjunction with not fully developed neck vertebrae, muscles and ligaments - makes the baby's neck a weak point.

When forward-facing in a frontal impact, the body is restrained by the safety belt while the head moves forward and puts load on the neck. Depending on crash severity and size of the child, this load can be fatal. Therefore, a newborn baby should always be placed facing rearward in the car.

Children who have outgrown child seats should use a booster seat. This gives the child an increased height and directs the safety belt over the stronger parts of the body during an accident. The less slack, the better the belt will protect your child.

 

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