Protective Bumpers

by GLADY REIGN

Imagine a young boy rollerblading in the park. The whistling, cool breeze is blowing on his face, when an unnoticed rock came into the picture. In an instant, the surprised kid just found himself kissing the cold concrete. One can only owe so much to a helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads to be able to stand up injury-free. Such a scenario is akin to riding an automobile. While vehicles are designed to deliver enjoyment and convenience to all kinds of motorists, they need protection, too. Thus a good number of automotive parts and add-ons are made available in the market, like the bumpers, for safeguard purposes.

Unfortunately, about 1.2 million lives perish because of road accidents. With an alarming statistic, it is essential that automobile manufacturers add necessary safety features in the vehicles they produce. Bumpers happen to be one of these ingenious innovations in the automobile industry. As early as the 1920s, these aftermarket parts were already used along with brush guards and push bars for added protection. What was once a strap or flat iron, they have continued to evolve just like the vehicles. Strategically placed at the rear and front portions of usually bigger vehicles like trucks and vans, bumpers have the primary task of protecting the vehicle's frame whenever a frontal or back collision occurs. They are designed to absorb the impact during collisions with another vehicle or object. As bumpers can lessen the damage to the vehicle's frame, they help protect both the driver and passengers.

Bumpers do not just promote protection and safety. They also add some points to the vehicle��s aesthetic value, as they give extra form and that tough appeal. There are a lot of bumpers that take pride in style; however, it is advisable to install not only the good-looking bumpers but also the reliable ones.