Auto Accidents

According to researchers it has been clearly proven that the number one cause of accidental deaths in US* is... - Inattention of the driver - Intention of the driver - Driver intent on passengers or co driver - Other passengers intent on the driver - Intent of other drivers - Drivers driving intotents * Most of these accidental deaths are fatal

about 43,000 people are killed in the u.s. each year 40 percent are alcohol related.

.5% of people die

75% of people believe anything with a percent sign in it...

but really over 40,000 here is where you get any other info on anything like how many injuries or anything.

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I have seen many people die from not wearing their seatbelts. I do not know the percentage though, but people do die from not wearing their seatbelts. I was driving home one night, and I witnissed a double collision car accident. Someone flew out of their window while the car was flipping and hit the highway. There were 3 other people in the same car as the man who flew out. He was the only one who wasn't wearing his seatbelt. The other 3 people climbed out of the car with minor injuries. The one who wasn't wearing his seatbelt died later that night. So to answer your question, yes. People die from not wearing their seatbelts almost everyday.

There are in excess of 40,000 deaths due to car accidents every year. Although this is a very high number by itself, some heart can be taken in the fact that statistics show that car accident fatalities have been witnessing a downward trend in recent years.

Last year, the number of people killed in traffic crashes in the U.S. was:(a) Between 1,000 and 5,000.(b) Between 10,000 and 15,000.(C) Between 30,000 and 40,000.(d) Between 50,000 and 60,000.2.Intersection traffic crashes account for approximately 20% of all __________:(a) Injuries.(B) Crash types.(c) Both A & B.(D) Fatalities.3.In our first Unit III case history, Mr. Terry stated, "If it wasn't for him, there wouldn't have been any accident!" Mr. Terry's statement indicates that he was functioning from which Attitude State?(a) Parent.(b) Adult.(C) Child.(d) None of the above.4.In our first Unit III case history, Mr. Watson complained that "Drivers should give some warning when they're about to turn." Mr. Watson's statement indicates that he was functioning from which Attitude State?(a) Child.(b) Adult.(c) Parent-Adult.(D) Parent.5.Warning signs provide information about upcoming driving conditions or hazards and are yellow in color and shaped like a(n) ________.(a) Square.(B) Triangle.(C) Diamond.(d) Octagon.6.Which shape typically identifies a school sign?(a) Square.(b) Rectangle.(C) Pentagon.(d) None of the above.7.You can lose control of your car in just ___ inches of water.(a) 2.(b) 16.(c) 18.(D) 6.8.One-way streets may be identified by:(a) White centerline stripes.(b) Yellow centerline stripes.(C) One-way traffic signs.(D) Both A & C.9.Total ______ distance is the combination of reaction distance and vehicle stopping distance.(a) Steering.(b) Maneuvering.(c) Both A & B.(D)Braking.10.Total braking distance is the combination of reaction distance + ____________.(A) Perceptual stopping distance.(B) Vehicle stopping distance.(c) Identification distance.(d) None of the above.11.Establishing a sufficient space cushion between you and other cars is known as:(a) Line of sight.(b) Stabilizing.(c) Compromising.(D) Isolating.12.The average human reaction time is approximately what fraction of a second?(A) ¼ second.(b) ½ second.(c) 2/3 second.(D) 1 ½ seconds.13.A simple four-part driving strategy that provides drivers with sufficient information to make rational, low-risk decisions while driving in the Adult Attitude State is:(a) Isolate, Steer, Decide, Execute.(b) Isolate, Stabilize, Separate, Compromise.(c) Identify, Predict, Separate, Compromise.(D)Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.14.Motorcyclists should always use what device to enhance their visibility while riding?(a) Dark clothing.(B) Headlights.(c) Horn.(d) None of the above.15.In an emergency situation in which a driver experiences total service brake failure, a motor vehicle operator may safely stop the motor vehicle through careful application of which braking system?(a) Hydraulic.(b) Service.(C) Parking/Emergency.(d) None of the above.16.A driver may judiciously apply a vehicle's parking/emergency brake to stop a vehicle if which event occurs?(a) Radio failure.(b) Transmission failure.(C) Brake failure.(d) None of the above.17.The original and still the most effective method of restraint in the event of a traffic crash is:(A)Safety belt systems.(b) Airbags.(c) Anti-lock brakes.(d) Headrests.18.The Texas Adult Safety Belt Law requires drivers and ___________ traveling in a passenger car or light truck to use safety belts.(A) Front seat passengers.(B) All other vehicle occupants.(c) Rear seat passengers.(d) No other occupants.19.Oxidation of alcohol by the liver over time may lead to a disease of the liver called:(a) Arterial hardening.(b) Liver seizure.(C) Cirrhosis.(d) None of the above.20.Alcohol is a ____________ and has been identified as the number one drug of abuse:(a) Stimulant.(B) Depressant.(c) Barbiturate.(d) Amphetamine.

Teenagers aged 16 have a higher rate of car accident deaths compared to those aged 18. This is due to factors like lack of experience, risk-taking behavior, and possibly restrictions on driving at a younger age. Gradual exposure to driving and increased maturity by age 18 may contribute to lower death rates among teenage drivers.

In 2007, senior citizens were responsible for around 15% of car crashes. This is based on statistics showing that older drivers aged 65 and over were involved in a significant proportion of traffic accidents that year.

Although young people may have better reaction times then senior citizens young males remain the group most involved in vehicle accidents. Older drivers are not involved in a disproportinate number of accidents nor are they the contributing cause when they are involved. They simply drive less and more cautiously, avoid distractions and maintain the speed limits. It is true that vision changes and reaction times should be monitored but contrary to popular belief, most senior drivers are not blind as a bat nor are they moving obstructions to the flow of normal traffic.

Statistically, younger drivers are involved in more accidents than older drivers. However, as people age, they may experience declines in certain cognitive and physical abilities that could affect their driving. It's important for older drivers to regularly assess their abilities and adjust their driving habits as needed.

No his father died of pneumonia and his mother died of natural causes.

In some cases, coffins are nailed shut for safety and security reasons to ensure the body stays intact during transportation and burial. This practice is not uncommon, even in cases where the cause of death is not related to the need for containment.

Jessica Savage

I think the correct spelling is "Jessica Savitch".

The accident occured the night of the Oak Hills High School homecoming dance, October 21, 1972. The location of the accident was the intersection of Taylor and Rybolt roads in Green Township, Cincinnati, OH. A car carrying six Oak Hills students was westbound on Taylor Rd. when a vehicle heading southbound on Rybolt Rd. at a high rate of speed became airborne cresting a hill on Rybolt and landed virtually on top of the student's car. Five of the six occupants were killed. Their names: Deborah Lyn Eckert, Cindy Jane Kreuzman, Kim Marie Wullenweber, Alan Surnbrock and Linda Diane May. It should be noted that the driver and passenger of the "airborne" vehicle both survived the accident. Both were determined to be legally intoxicated, having purchased alcoholic beverages using illicit identification. The outcome of this incident led indirectly to the initiation of the use of Photo Identification on all Ohio driver's licenses. A memorial fountain was erected the following year in a courtyard at Oak Hills High School dedicated to the memory of the five accident victims.

NO, IT DEPENDS ON THE SPEED AND TYPE OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT, AND WEATHER OR NOT PEOPLE ARE WEARING SEAT BELTS

You eventually die from bad luck that's now stuck to you and will never go away. RIP

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in the united states, about 1200 injury causing wrecks PER DAY due to an avoidable distraction. 20% of those wrecks are due to distraction by cell phone usage, which means 448,000 wrecks due to an avoidable distraction over the course of the year. 89,600 of those wrecks were due to a cell phone; 5,474 deaths last year (2009) due to an avoidable distraction and 995 of those deaths were due to cell phones. These numbers keep rising each year. So this answer will need to be updated continuously.

In order to answer this question more accurately i would need to know what time frame you would like to see the death / injury poll from texting and driving.

Texting while driving appears to be at least as dangerous as driving while highly intoxicated.

Just let them know that you are there for them anytime they need moral and/or emotional support. If you want to make the letter a long one, then you can include things you've been through that may be similar to what that person is going through. Not only will this give you more to write, but it will also let them know that you really do understand that kind of emotional pain.

But you should also try to include some things to try to cheer up the heartsick person. You can tell them about something funny you saw in a movie, some amusing things that your children, nieces/nephews, friend's children, etc. did, or something funny that happened or that was said at work. If you have pets, you can write about their latest antics, as well.

You can also include the normal, mundane things of everyday life, even things that angered you, such as a neighbor driving over your trash can or stealing your newspaper. Any thing you write will help the person get their mind off their pain, even if only for a short while.

Because it reduces the amount of available time needed to avoid a crash, increases the likelihood of crashing and increases the severity of a crash once it occurs