Seatbelt Safety

Rollover Simulator

Illinois State Police District 15's vehicle Rollover Simulator – Roll 15:

• Demonstrates the importance of wearing seat belts.
• Replicates a 30 mph rollover accident using adult- and child-size dummies placed in the cab of a pickup truck.

 

 

 

Injuries to an unrestrained child in a 30 mph crash are equivalent to injuries sustained to a child dropped from a third-story window.

To simulate a rollover accident, the cab is mechanically rotated, which causes the dummies to be ejected. The dummies are returned to the cab and secured with safety seat belts. Again, the cab is rotated and the dummies remain safely in the cab.

 

Convincer

District 15 recently has begun offering Convincer demonstrations that provide individuals 16 and over with a driver's license the chance to simulate a 7 mph crash.

This educational tool allows the individual to experience how a safety belt protects them from injury when they are involved in a crash. Once a rider is properly restrained into the Convincer's seat, they ride to the bottom of the slide and crash.

Scheduling a Demonstration:

To schedule a rollover simulator or Convincer demonstration for your school, business or community group, please contact Trooper Michelle Kistulinec at 630-241-6800 extension 5009. District 15 provides demonstrations to groups in communities throughout Northern Illinois.