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Is it true that the faster a vehicle is traveling the worst the crash and injuries will be?
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∙ 13y ago
yes,
but crumple zones will reduce injury :)
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Traveling faster than the speed limit increases both the risk and the of a crash?
severity
What type of crash should minimize the severity of the injuries and damage that occur?
In a vehicle crash, there is not much that can be done to minimize the severity of injuries. The best thing that can be done to make sure a seat belt is worn every time.
What are some common injuries resulting from an auto crash?
The injuries from a car crash can depend upon how the impact occurs. If you are in a frontal collision inside a passenger car, common injuries can vary from minor issues such as small cuts and bruising to serious injuries such as bone fractures, concussion and crush injuries. It is more likely that the driver in this type of a crash will be injured due to the chest of the driver impacting the steering wheel. If the vehicle impacts at speed and a seat belt is worn then there may be some serious bruising across the chest. If the vehicle is hit from behind the passengers in the vehicle won't suffer injuries quite as serious and commonly include injuries such as minor bruising and whiplash.
Where can one find information on car crash injuries?
You can find information on car crash injuries by online resources such as Yahoo answers. In addition, you can find information on car crash injuries by asking your friends or family who had car crash injuries.
Does Crash severity increases with the speed of the vehicle at impact?
Yes, all things being equal, crash severity does increase proportional to the speed of each vehicle at impact, and is a vector sum. So, there is a big difference between crash severity at impact from being "rear-ended" (when one vehicle is traveling the same direction as another, and impacts the front of their vehicle with the rear of another) and a "head-on" impact (two cars traveling into one another, impacting both front bumpers). In the rear-end impact, you take the momentum (mass times velocity) of the rear, impacting vehicle "A" and subtract the momentum of the front-most impacted vehicle "B", and that gives you the resultant impact force (the difference in momentum being transferred). weak impact scenario example: vehicle A is traveling 60 mph, and vehicle B is the same mass and is traveling 50 mph. The difference in momentum would be the mass times 10 mph...not much. severe impact scenario: vehicle A is traveling 70 mph, and vehicle B is at rest (0 mph)...large impact. In the head-on impact, you have the most severe crash scenario. In this case, you ADD the momentum of vehicle A with the momentum of vehicle B, and you get the resultant force of impact. Even if both vehicles are traveling 30 mph, with the same mass, and have a heaad-on collision, the is close to the same as one vehicle traveling 10 mph and hitting the other vehicle going 70 mph...severe impact.
Crash severity increases with the speed of the vehicle at impact?
Yes, all things being equal, crash severity does increase proportional to the speed of each vehicle at impact, and is a vector sum. So, there is a big difference between crash severity at impact from being "rear-ended" (when one vehicle is traveling the same direction as another, and impacts the front of their vehicle with the rear of another) and a "head-on" impact (two cars traveling into one another, impacting both front bumpers). In the rear-end impact, you take the momentum (mass times velocity) of the rear, impacting vehicle "A" and subtract the momentum of the front-most impacted vehicle "B", and that gives you the resultant impact force (the difference in momentum being transferred). weak impact scenario example: vehicle A is traveling 60 mph, and vehicle B is the same mass and is traveling 50 mph. The difference in momentum would be the mass times 10 mph...not much. severe impact scenario: vehicle A is traveling 70 mph, and vehicle B is at rest (0 mph)...large impact. In the head-on impact, you have the most severe crash scenario. In this case, you ADD the momentum of vehicle A with the momentum of vehicle B, and you get the resultant force of impact. Even if both vehicles are traveling 30 mph, with the same mass, and have a heaad-on collision, the is close to the same as one vehicle traveling 10 mph and hitting the other vehicle going 70 mph...severe impact.
What is an example of a intentional and a unintentional injuries?
A intentional injuries is like geting in to a fight and a unintentional injuries is a car crash
What are the most common injuries suffered during a motorbike crash?
Some of the most common injuries suffered during a motorcycle crash can be severe head injuries that result in trauma, broken bones, severe road rash and injuries to the spine.
The Law requires owners and operators of motor vehicles to be financially responsible for damages and or injuries they may cause to others when a motor vehicle crash happens?
Financial Responsibility
When did left eye from TLC die?
She was the driver of the vehicle when she rolled off the road & was thrown out; she died from her injuries.
How does a motorcycle crash helmet protect it's wearer?
A Motorcycle crash helmet protects the wearers head when a rider gets into a crash. It is known to have saved and prevent many injuries where fatal injuries may have occurred.
Why do airbags protect you in a crash?
They absorb energy to reduce injuries.
