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02-02-06, 08:44 PM
02 Feb 06 16:30
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New seatbelts: developed with Jordan in mind?
A new seat-belt has been designed especially for women with large breasts.
In a survey by insurers Sheila's Wheels (a company which claims to offer lower premiums for female drivers), 92% of women said that they found seat-belts uncomfortable and that they either altered them, wore them in a way which could affect their action in the event of the crash, or sometimes did not wear one at all. Larger-chested women found seat-belts especially uncomfortable.
Sheila's Wheels asked MIRA (the Motor Industry Research Association) to come up with a solution: the S-Clip is the result. This guides the seat-belt down the middle of the cleavage, rather than across the woman's breasts, without compromising the way the seat-belt restrains the body. The clip attaches to the buckle end of the belt.
Executive director of the RAC Foundation Edmund King - always quick to comment on interesting motoring issues - told the Daily Mail: 'Most modern flexible seat-belts are much more comfortable and adjustable for drivers of all shapes and sizes than the fixed seat belts of 30 years ago. However, if this new device helps us to encourage more lady drivers and passengers to belt up, then it is good for road safety.
'Several fuller-breasted women have told us that their seat belts are hugely uncomfortable, particularly across the neck. Some say they feel pinned against the seat and others have admitted to putting the belt under their arm. The popularity of breast enhancement could make this a much bigger problem.'
MIRA is said to be in talks with companies over putting the S-Clip into production. (The Daily Mail)
source : channel4.com/4car
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/news/02-medium/jordan.jpg
New seatbelts: developed with Jordan in mind?
A new seat-belt has been designed especially for women with large breasts.
In a survey by insurers Sheila's Wheels (a company which claims to offer lower premiums for female drivers), 92% of women said that they found seat-belts uncomfortable and that they either altered them, wore them in a way which could affect their action in the event of the crash, or sometimes did not wear one at all. Larger-chested women found seat-belts especially uncomfortable.
Sheila's Wheels asked MIRA (the Motor Industry Research Association) to come up with a solution: the S-Clip is the result. This guides the seat-belt down the middle of the cleavage, rather than across the woman's breasts, without compromising the way the seat-belt restrains the body. The clip attaches to the buckle end of the belt.
Executive director of the RAC Foundation Edmund King - always quick to comment on interesting motoring issues - told the Daily Mail: 'Most modern flexible seat-belts are much more comfortable and adjustable for drivers of all shapes and sizes than the fixed seat belts of 30 years ago. However, if this new device helps us to encourage more lady drivers and passengers to belt up, then it is good for road safety.
'Several fuller-breasted women have told us that their seat belts are hugely uncomfortable, particularly across the neck. Some say they feel pinned against the seat and others have admitted to putting the belt under their arm. The popularity of breast enhancement could make this a much bigger problem.'
MIRA is said to be in talks with companies over putting the S-Clip into production. (The Daily Mail)
source : channel4.com/4car