When it comes to car supplies, many people can't help but want to install a few more: from cool LED lights to smart pendants, the more the better.
But have you ever thought that sometimes, instead of improving the experience, they can be a security hazard?
This is not alarmist, for example, these 5 car supplies are not only an IQ tax, but also a risk to safety - everyone must pay attention!
First of all, there is the steering wheel cover
For comfort and decorative reasons, many people install steering wheel covers: because the steering wheel is too cold in winter and hot in summer.
But let's be honest, it's best not to pretend.
Because some steering wheel cover materials are too smooth, especially when the palms are sweaty, it is easy to hold unsteadily...
It may not be a big problem on city roads, but once on the highway, a slight deviation can cause a serious accident.
In addition, some steering wheel covers are not tight enough, and loose or falling off also happens from time to time, in this case, the consequences can be imagined.
This is not alarmist, in 2019, when a female driver in Suqian was reversing, the steering wheel suddenly slipped and hit the street lamp in the community.
The traffic police analyzed that the plush cover of the steering wheel installed was too thick so that the hand did not hold it, and suddenly skidded in a panic and caused a traffic accident...
and Ms. Liu, a citizen of Feicheng City, is also frightening.
She bought a plush steering wheel cover from Taobao, but when she was trying to avoid an electric car on Taixi Street, the steering wheel suddenly slipped and almost crashed into an oncoming truck.
These cases show that although the steering wheel cover is small, the safety hazards it brings should not be underestimated.
Therefore, for the sake of safety, it is recommended that you still do not pretend.
Secondly, there is the center console decoration
I believe that many people have such a habit, put a few cute dolls on the center console, or put a swinging car interior decoration...
It's fun to look at, and it shows off your style.
But, to be honest, these knick-knacks are also not recommended to install...
Don't underestimate this matter, many jewelry are "angular", and once thrown out, they often cause serious damage.
Also, these ornaments can interfere with the view, especially when they are placed in front of the center console.
After all, we need to maintain a clear view while driving.
But if these small objects block the center console screen, or a certain angle of the windshield...
Even if it is only a small part, when an emergency arises, this momentary obstruction of vision can cause an accident.
Let's take a real-life example. In 2021, a rear-end collision occurred when a car owner in Jiangning District, Nanjing, was driving because there were many decorations on the center console.
Afterwards, he admitted that due to road construction, the road surface was uneven, and the interior of his car was large, and the shaking did not stop, which seriously distracted his attention while driving.
Unfortunately, the vehicle in front of him suddenly slowed down, and he failed to brake in time because his vision was blocked by the interior, and he collided with the vehicle in front.
These examples show us that seemingly innocuous trinkets can actually cause trouble in unexpected moments.
Again, it's the on-board electrical socket
For many car owners, on-board electrical sockets have become "standard".
After all, mobile phones, tablets, navigators and other devices need to be charged, especially when driving long distances, this small device is very convenient.
But let's be honest, car electrical sockets are not completely harmless.
Because the current load of the car electrical socket is actually limited...
Once the load is exceeded, it will not only cause damage to the electrical appliances, but may even cause overload or short circuit in the circuit, causing more serious electrical fire hazards.
What's more dangerous is that there are a lot of inferior socket converters on the market, although the price is cheap, but the quality is worrying.
Not only do they lack overload protection, but they are also susceptible to aging at high temperatures.
Especially in the summer, when the temperature in the car is as high as forty or fifty degrees, these inferior sockets often become the "fuse" of safety hazards.
So, don't be careless!
Finally, there's the steering wheel trim
Although this thing looks harmless and does not obscure the view, the hidden dangers behind it really should not be underestimated.
Why? Because the steering wheel is the key place for the airbag to deploy.
If you have an ornament on it, these small objects will directly block the ejection path of the airbag.
What's more, when the airbag pops off at an extremely high speed, these decorations are likely to be thrown out in an instant, like a "shotgun", flying directly into the driver's face.
This situation will not only cause the airbag to fail to protect properly, but also make these small objects become a "lethal weapon" for splashing, causing secondary injury to the driver.
In addition, in the event of a collision, if the airbag is blocked, it cannot deploy normally, and may even delay its ejection, which will directly reduce the protective effect of the airbag.
This means that at the moment when you need protection the most, the airbag may not function because of these trinkets.
So, no matter how personal or beautiful these decorations are, for their own safety, the steering wheel should be kept clean as well.
After all, safety in the car is always more important than decoration, so don't let these small objects become potentially fatal hazards.