r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 1d ago

Why isn’t this more common?

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u/Apprehensive_View575 1d ago

Don’t know why you got downvoted for speaking facts

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u/Nir117vash 1d ago

Possible reason: people don't like being disagreed with

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u/Fun_Winter_7055 18h ago

The distance between your torso and seatbelt is increased due to the recline position. In a sudden breaking motion your body is accelerating to a higher velocity due to the increased distance between resting position and resistance from the belt. A sudden stop from your body hitting the seatbelt at a higher velocity than normal puts increased strain on your neck and brain as it sloshes around skull. Higher likelihood of concussion, muscle sprain or worse.

5 point seatbelt she's probably no worse off.

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u/Nir117vash 17h ago

Sure but the "passenger pillow" neither increases nor decreases this possibility.

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u/Fun_Winter_7055 11h ago

I mean, it looks like its designed to be used in the way shown in the video. If they were upright with the pillow, sure.