Why does a person driving a car, without wearing a seat belt, fall...

Why does a person driving a car, without wearing a seat belt, fall forward and hit their head against the steering wheel when suddenly applying the brakes on seeing a child on the road ahead?

Options

AInsufficient friction between the seat and the person's body
BInadequate speed of the vehicle
CLack of attention on the road
DPoor visibility due to bad weather

Correct answer

A. Insufficient friction between the seat and the person's body

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A)
Insufficient friction between the seat and the person's body

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