Sentences with phrase «factor in vehicle crashes»

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Uzay Kirbiyik conducted a study of risk factors associated with drivers» survival in head - on vehicle collisions by examining Fatality Analysis Reporting System database records in 1,108 crashes.

«In a manner reminiscent of crash barriers ensuring a vehicle does not leave the road, these factors effectively keep the growing nerve cells on the right track, ensuring they safely reach their intended destinations.»

Rollover Resistance Test: Forecasts the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash based on statistical and dynamic factors.

A 2008 Institute analysis of insurance claims found that, all other factors being the same, drivers of vehicles with seat / head restraint combinations rated good in Institute evaluations were 15 percent less likely to sustain neck injuries in rear - end crashes than drivers of vehicles with poor head restraints (see «Neck injury risk is lower if seats and head restraints are rated good,» March 15, 2008).

A 2008 Institute analysis of insurance claims found that, all other factors being the same, drivers of vehicles with seat / head restraint combinations rated good in Institute evaluations were 15 percent less likely to sustain neck injuries in rear - end crashes than drivers of vehicles with poor head restraints.

The side curtain airbags in the Ford and the Mitsubishi did not deploy during the crash tests, a factor that likely contributed to these vehicles» poor performance.

Controlling for differences in vehicle weight, driver age and gender, and other factors, the researchers found that drivers of vehicles with good ratings were about 46 percent less likely to die in frontal crashes than drivers of the poor - rated vehicles they crashed into.

The first - in - segment application of front - end crash boxes for greater passenger protection adds an economical factor as customers will need to change only the crash boxes instead of repairing the entire vehicle in the case of a low - speed crash.

Gravel's off - road terrain certainly factors into the damage modelling as crashing into large trees, rocks, immovable structures, barriers and misjudged jumps will result in a reduction in the engine's power and erratic steering as the vehicle pulls to one side rather than remaining in a straight line which means the player will have to fight against the car when damage modelling is switched to active.

In addition to driver negligence, there are sometimes other factors involved in SUV and van crashes, including vehicle design or manufacturing defectIn addition to driver negligence, there are sometimes other factors involved in SUV and van crashes, including vehicle design or manufacturing defectin SUV and van crashes, including vehicle design or manufacturing defects.

Factors like performance in crash tests, standard - equipped safety and security features, and historical rate of theft all play into the rates we pay to insure our vehicles.

The program is designed to help young drivers improve their skills in four key areas that are critical factors in more than 60 % of teen vehicle crashes, hazard...

You driving record is an important factor because this will show the likelihood of you being involved in a vehicle crash.

Out of nearly 1,700 videos of teen drivers taken from in - vehicle event recorders, distracted driving (including cell phone use and interactions with passengers) was a factor in nearly 58 % of all crashes studied.