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- Most if not all new vehicles have two types of glass installed. Laminated, and Tempered. Your windshield is a laminated piece of glass which means you have two layers of glass and vinyl in between them, this allows almost no penetration thru the glass. Tempered glass are the side and back windows. If you were hit on the side of the vehicle would you want this shards of glass flying thru the car like some old house windows?, Tempered windows when shattered break into small pebble like pieces of glass thus making it safer for the occupants.
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Research on the effectiveness of child safety seats has found them to reduce fatal injury for infants by and for toddlers in passenger cars?
71%, 54%
How does safety glass help in cars?
yes
Why use safety glass in cars?
To minimize injuries.
How many deaths from a smart car?
The number of deaths specifically attributed to smart cars varies and is difficult to quantify, as it depends on factors such as model, usage, and safety measures. Smart cars, like all vehicles, can be involved in accidents that result in fatalities; however, they are often equipped with advanced safety features intended to reduce the risk of serious injury. Data on fatalities would typically be gathered from traffic safety reports and studies, but specific figures for "smart cars" alone are not readily available.
How have cars improved?
Cars have improved in many ways. The advent of seat belts, safety glass, anti-lock brakes, air bags, power steering and power brakes have all improved cars.
What are the safety measures that can be implemented to reduce the risk of accidents involving cars and pedestrians?
Safety measures to reduce the risk of accidents involving cars and pedestrians include installing traffic signals and crosswalks, enforcing speed limits, improving visibility with proper lighting and signage, educating the public on road safety, and implementing infrastructure changes such as speed bumps and pedestrian islands.
Why do airbags in cars reduce the chances of injury in accidents?
Airbags prevent excessive forward movement in a front-end crash, therefore, reducing injuries.
Is there double glazing in cars?
Only on some of the high end market cars do you get double and even triple glazing. Most comon vehicles do not have double glazing but instead they the safety glass.
What is AS2 auto glass?
AS2 auto glass refers to the type of safety glass used in vehicles with tempered characteristics. AS2 glass is typically found in the side windows of cars and tends to break into small, less sharp pieces upon impact to minimize injuries in case of accidents.
Did the olden day cars have safety belts?
olden day cars have no safety belts
Do cars have safety features?
Yes, cars have lots of safety features but motorcycles don't.
What type of glass was used for windshields in automobiles before 1930?
Ford heard of a development in England by a company called Triplex of a laminated glass that had two pieces of glass with a plastic liner in between them. He got a patent licence on that product to introduce them, and that became the safety glass that then went around all the windows on cars.
