Fender Bender Safety

NASCAR is one of the biggest sports in the United States. It is also one of the more dangerous sports. Within the past 20 years alone we have lost NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt as well as fourth generation driver Adam Petty to fatal crashes on the track just to name a few. Earnhardt’s death came as he hit the wall going at 160 miles per hour at the 2001 Daytona 500. Petty lost his life in a fatal crash at the New Hampshire Speedway during a practice run. Petty lost control of his car crashing head on into the turn three wall. Both of these accidents killed the drivers instantly when they collided with the wall fracturing their skulls. From these tragedies rose many new safety features such as the Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) barrier and the Head and Neck Support (HANS) device. But even with all of these safety improvements there still have been drivers injured in crashes. So what can NASCAR do to further ensure the safety of their drivers? Actually there is a lot that NASCAR can do and some of it is a lot simpler then what we have anticipated.

In today’s world, many drivers have become complacent in the fact that the vehicle in which they are operating can be a deadly weapon. A two-ton hunk of metal flying down the freeway at speeds excess of seventy miles an hour carries much potential for catastrophe.

In the recent years, the United States government has been enforcing stricter mandates on auto manufacturers to create safer vehicles, and on construction companies to create safer roadways. Matthew Jensen wrote a dissertation for the Graduate School of Clemson University titled, A Methodology for the Analysis of In-vehicle Operating Data and Design of Intelligent Vehicle Systems for Improved Automotive Safety. In his abstract, Jensen evaluated the future of vehicle manufacturing and traffic-related incidents. Of course, every year more vehicles are manufactured, which in theory means the number of miles driven in vehicles increases. He points out how the World Health Organization (WHO) found that automobile crashes was the ninth

Automobile accidents are terrible things to be involved in, even if they are minor fender benders, they are still stressful, or at the very least they are extremely annoying. What if the vehicle that you have collided with is a 18 wheeled, 80,000lb contraption of metal, rubber, and cargo? Even a ‘fender bender’ caused by a semi-truck can take the front of your car off completely. They are vital parts of the world’s economy, though they are extremely dangerous when it comes to being in an accident.

This is the reason the cars are getting more and safer. The government is adding more and more safety to the car. To inshore the driver is safe wail driving. And the manufacture has to make the car more and

Do you know someone that has been injured or possibly even killed in a car accident before? The answer is likely yes, but these injuries or deaths could be reduced by a lot with crash-proof cars. The Swedish car company, Volvo, promises to make a crash proof car by 2020. With many features like car assistance and pre collision prevention system, just to name a few, it is near impossible to get in a car accident. We will be seeing these cars in four years, and I can certainly guarantee, that drivers driving a Volvo car will have the least amount of injuries per person in the world.

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But, cars do possess features to avoid injury to the occupants in these types of collisions such as seat belts to prevent the person from a critical injury that could be life-threatening and air bags to decrease chances of the occupant from getting injured. (Bubbers,

Seatbelts should be worn at all times. A manufacturer should enforce it to start a car engine. All drivers would be required to wear a seatbelt and if they do not then the car will not be able to start. It would require a really good system so people cannot easily hack it or remove it. There would also no longer be a fine for not wearing a seatbelt and people would like that.

Advances in automotive technology and regulations have contributed to the decrease in car accidents. The chances of dying in a crash in newer vehicle models have decrease by more than a third in the last years. The main factors that contribute to safer vehicles are improved structural designs and the inclusion of passive safety features.

In conclusion, as discussed above, the causes of a car accident are fatal because of the large force encounter when the car hits but at the same time can be controlled by some effort. The car accidents have many sources not only speeding, lack of attention or uncontrollable factors because there are many other causes of car accidents. The safety of the car would be more advance in the later time, with much more protective equipment preventing from shock in the human to sensor that automatically pre-calculate the upcoming casualties.

Multiple safety features have been added to automobiles over the years; most recent being a car by GM that will not allow the human to drive unless their seatbelts are buckled. The system uses weight sensors in the seat to determine if a person is sitting in it, and then requires that corresponding belt to be buckled in order for the car to be switched out of park (George 2). This is enforcing the safety concern of buckling seatbelts possibly saving a person’s life in the case of an accident. This is a small precaution, which would still be available in driverless cars to protect the passengers.

One of the major incentives for developing autonomous vehicles is the potential impact on vehicle safety. In 2009, there were 10.8 million motor vehicle accidents in the US, resulting in 35,900 deaths (Census 2012). It’s estimated that over 90% of all accidents are due to

Car accidents are more or less an everyday occurrence. These accidents can involve two vehicles colliding with one another, a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian or an animal or a vehicle colliding with a structure, building or any other physical object or equipment.

According to an article Physics of Car Collisions (2010), “limbs and face were the most common areas of the body which sustained external injuries in car collisions”. These injuries may include abrasions, and lacerations on the face, head and limbs. People often experienced injuries to the chest area, pelvis, and upper limbs as well. Spinal injuries are common as well and most of the reported injuries are due to the fact that drivers and passengers were not wearing seat belts. Other causes may be due to the lack of airbags and sharp objects in the car. People also reported suffering from whiplash due to collisions. These effects are usually experienced days after the accident and may include symptoms such as severe headaches, stiff neck, and shoulder pain and tightness. Death is usually caused due to heavy impacts where most of the drivers or passengers were not using seatbelts. It is evident from this that accidents may have a huge effect on the well-being of those involved, as well as on those who are left behind after the death of a friend or family member involved in a collision. It is therefore vital that measures should be put in place in order to prevent fatal injuries and death. This may be accomplished by always wearing a seatbelt, ensuring that the airbags are in order, sticking to the speed limit, not using cellphones while driving, not driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances,