Im seeing this more and more. The passenger has their feet rested up on the dashboard like theyre lounging on a lawn chair. Obviously, theyre on a long trip and just trying to get comfortable, which I can understand. However, have you given any thought as to what would happen to you if you were in an accident? Obviously not. Let me inform you.
If its a high speed collision, get ready to go feet first through the windshield...if your not wearing your seatbelt. Youll have the pleasure of feeling a distinct 'tingling' as the glass cuts your skin open. If youre wearing your seatbelt, you might get lucky and have your chin catch the bottom part of the seatbelt(that goes across your lap) and keep you in the seat(unless you slip out from underneath it). If you stay in the vehicle and hit the dashboard with your butt, you might get folded in half. You will most likely snap your spine or crunch some other much needed bones. Either way, Im sure it will be painful. Now back to my original question...

I have seen that a time or two myself on the thruway, even bare feet out the window too.I bet that alot of people just dont think about things like that happening to them !!??




Ya and things will blow over on the seashores of old Mexico

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They have not thought of what the airbags will do to them. We have to worry about them removing a head if they are not deployed on an accident scene. I would not want my legs in front of the air bags. They could not even think to move and the bag would be done.

Good point. I had not thought about airbags.

not smart to say the least. last year i met a driver in a white truck with blue writing, approching a busy intersection with his left foot up on the dash. i was kind of shocked, how smart could he have been?

what about the drivers? i know you have seen it too. drivers with there left leg up and foot on the seat. or i have seen truck drivers with one of there legs up and have the cruise control on. some people just get to relaxed and take it all for granted.

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In all honesty, Ive never seen another driver prop their leg up on the dash. Though, I wouldnt doubt some doing it.

I have, and in your fine state to boot. JB Hunt driver just tooling along on I-85 south of Atlanta.

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I love the nice ladies that do that in chicago during rush hour traffic, nothing getting a good view of the beaver or kitty. It seems that today's women don't like to wear underwear either, I seen women of all ages showing there goods.

Mark

Sounds like a blessing and a curse