2020 Hyundai Kona: Seat Arrangement

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Relevant Stats: "Back pain is one of the world's biggest health problems, and unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly common. We've compiled statistics that show how common back pain is, its detrimental effects, and the huge cost it places to society and individuals. Take a look at these shocking back pain statistics.

  1. Globally, 540 million people suffer from back pain at any given time.
  2. 8 out of 10 people in the United States experience back problems at least one or more times.
  3. 50% of all Americans that are employed, about 80 million workers, claim to have back pain every year.
  4. Chronic back pain will develop in 5% of people that are struggling with mild symptoms at the onset.
  5. Of the global population, 7.5% of people have lower back pain as opposed to other sections of the back.
  6. Overweight people and women over 30 years of age are the most at risk of developing chronic pain in the lower back.
  7. $635 billion is the annual cost to the American economy in treating back pain.
  8. Back pain is listed as one of the top 10 most common causes of employees missing a day of work.
  9. About 4 out of every 10 clerical workers, or people employed in an office, have pain in the lower portion of their back...." (57 Back Pain Statistics: How Common Is Back Pain? (crossrivertherapy.com))**** 
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Relevant Background: "Head restraints (also called headrests) are an automotive safety feature, attached or integrated into the top of each seat to limit the rearward movement of the adult occupant's head, relative to the torso, in a collision — to prevent or mitigate whiplash or injury to the cervical vertebrae.[1][2] Since their mandatory introduction in some countries beginning in the late 1960s, head restraints have prevented or mitigated thousands of serious injuries..A major issue in whiplash prevention is the lack of proper adjustment of the seat safety system by both drivers and passengers. Studies have shown that a well designed and adjusted head restraint could prevent potentially injurious head-neck kinematics in rear-end collisions by limiting the differential movement of the head and torso. The primary function of a head restraint is to minimize the relative rearward movement of the head and neck during rear impact. During a rear-end collision, the presence of an effective head restraint behind the occupant's head can limit the differential movement of the head and torso. A properly placed head restraint where one can sufficiently protect one's head lower the chances of neck injury by up to 43% during a rear-end collision.[13][14]

In contrast to a properly adjusted head restraint, research suggests that there may be an increased risk of neck injuries if the head restraint is incorrectly positioned. More studies by manufacturers and automobile safety organizations are currently undergoing to examine the best ways to reduce head and torso injuries during a rear-end impact with different geometries of the head restraint and seat-back systems.

In most passenger vehicles where manually adjustable head restraints are fitted, proper use requires sufficient knowledge and awareness by occupants. When driving, the height of the head restraint is critical in influencing injury risk. A restraint should be at least as high as the head's center of gravity, or about 9 centimeters (3.5 inches) below the top of the head. The backset, or distance behind the head, should be as small as possible. Backsets of more than 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) have been associated with increased symptoms of neck injury in crashes." (Head restraint - Wikipedia)
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Relevant Material: "Being comfortable behind the wheel means more than just knowing the rules of the road. It also means checking and adjusting the safety features in your vehicle so that you and your vehicle fit well together.

Read these six tips to help you get comfortable (and stay safe) behind the wheel:

1. Have a clear line of sight over the steering wheel.

Your line of sight should be at least three inches above the top of the steering wheel so you have a good view of the road ahead.

2. Leave plenty of room between your chest and steering wheel.

Steering wheel airbags give added protection in case you are in a frontal collision. The minimum distance between your chest and steering wheel should be at least 10 inches to allow enough room for the airbag to inflate. If possible, the steering wheel should be adjusted so that the airbag is aimed to absorb crash forces at the chest, not the face. If you sit closer than 10 inches, there is the risk that you could be injured by the air bag as it deploys. This same rule of thumb also applies to passengers.

3. Make you sure you have easy access to gas and brake pedals.

You should be able to easily reach and depress the gas and brake pedals without having to fully extend your legs or use your toes. If you are constantly reaching, you may experience leg and foot fatigue which can slow your movement to the brake pedal. Wearing different types of footwear such as high heels, flip flops, or shoes with thick soles can also affect your ability to reach and effectively use the pedals. This may require you to adjust you seat.

4. Properly adjust your head restraint.

A properly positioned head restraint will provide support, protect you from whiplash, and minimize neck injuries, especially if you are in a rear-end collision. When adjusting the head restraint:

  • The centre of the restraint should be 3 inches or less from the centre of the back of your head, not against your neck.
  • The middle of the back of your head should hit the middle of the back of the restraint pad.

If the restraint is too low, your neck could over-extend and not be able to properly support your head. If the restraint is too high, again, you may not have enough support...." (Do You And Your Vehicle Fit Together? | AMA)

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Relevant Stats: "Traffic accidents are the main cause of neck injuries that often result in long-term suffering and great socio-economic cost. More than 800 000 cases of vehicle crashes involving neck injuries are reported in the United States annually, and the cost of treatment is as high as $5.2 billion [129].

Neck injuries vary in severity and type. Neck injuries run the gamut from mild to life-altering or even lethal, as the impact load or inertia of the neck increases in traffic accidents. Whiplash may result in one or several diagnoses such as ligament sprain, disc injury, and muscle strain.." (review of neck injury and protection in vehicle accidents | Transportation Safety and Environment | Oxford Academic (oup.com))

Relevant Stats: "Front airbags reduce driver fatalities in frontal crashes by 29 percent and fatalities of front-seat passengers age 13 and older by 32 percent (Kahane, 2015)....Side airbags that protect the head reduce a car driver’s risk of death in driver-side crashes by 37 percent and an SUV driver’s risk by 52 percent.." (Airbags (iihs.org))

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a) Auto Insurance: Collision, Comprehensive, Upset, Liability, Uninsured Auto
b) Travel & Health Coverage
c) Personal property Coverage
d) Auto Insurance: OPCF 38 - Agreed limit for automobile Electronic Accessories and Equipment
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