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Furthermore, if Canadian housing were to crash similar to what occurred in the U.S., there will be a rather traumatic impact on the Canadian economy and all our living standards.

That NASCAR hasn't had a fatality in one of its three national divisions since 2001 is a testament to its steadfast commitment to safety, including requiring drivers to wear head - and - neck restraints, tracks to install energy - absorbent barriers, and stringent rules covering the construction of cars so that when a crash does occur the driver doesn't bear the brunt of the impact.

Since most deaths occur during a side impact crash - we choose to raise the standard of safety.

These crashes, which primarily occur with motor vehicles, increase the velocity of the crash impact and, as a result, the severity of the injury.»

The most common kind of injuries reported from crashes are neck injuries, and these are most likely to occur in rear impacts.

In two - vehicle side impact crashes, 38 percent of car occupant deaths occur when a pickup or sport utility vehicle strikes the car.

Small - overlap crashes account for about 25 percent of the serious driver injuries and deaths that occur in frontal impacts, IIHS says.

Thirty - eight percent of single - vehicle side impact crash deaths occur when vehicles strike trees or poles on the dead occupants» side of the vehicle.

Almost 10,000 occupant deaths occur each year in side impact crashes, and head injuries cause more than half of these deaths.

The Institute's 5 mph crash tests assess bumper performance in the kinds of minor impacts that frequently occur in commuter traffic and parking lots.

About 9,600 people were killed in side impacts in 2002, and in crashes between two passenger vehicles more driver deaths now occur in vehicles struck in the side than in the front.

IIHS testing reveals that in crashes of this type the impact occurs toward the car's outer edge; the vehicle has a tendency to rotate during the collision, resulting in the driver's head moving outboard, away from the frontal airbag.

The second - gen Toyota Avensis was awarded five stars at the Euro NCAP crash tests, mostly due to the fact that the entry - level Avensis comes with nine airbags (kneebag included for the driver) plus ABS, stability control and traction control, topped by Toyota MICS (Minimal Intrusion Cabin System), which absorbs and spreads impact energy for minimum cabin distortion if an impact occurs.

Belt spoolout allowed by force limiters can mean there will be far too much occupant movement in frontal crashes that occur at an angle or with rotation or in crashes that involve more than one impact.

Sensors in the car deploy the bag when an accident occurs, cushioning the driver and, in some cars, the passenger from the impact of a crash.

Sleds simulate crash forces, re-creating the accelerations (side or rear impacts) or decelerations (frontal crashes) that occur inside occupant compartments during full - vehicle crashes.

Testing showed that this can occur if the mats are moved forward from the clipped position approximately two inches into a position in which the rear edge of the mats will abut the retention clip (s) when installed singly and align with the clip (s) when stacked on another floor mat.The pedal interference incidents reviewed by the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) include 1 crash and 9 incidents with allegations of brake friction materials smoking and / or requiring repair for heat related damage.The crash incident occurred after the parking brake was applied at speed, resulting in loss - of - control vehicle yaw event caused by lock - up of the rear tires.The spin - out resulted in a side impact collision with an oncoming vehicle in an opposing lane of traffic.

This is partly due to poor structural engagement between the vehicle and its collision partner — crashes that occur just off of a full frontal impact.

Often, these crashes occur on the interstates and expressways that surround us but the city's many one - way streets, roads, and alleys also make for a scene where a side impact crash may happen.

The crash occurred in a parking lot and was a low velocity impact which resulted in little vehicle damage.

Side impact or «T - bone» collisions occur when the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another.

The nature, extent and severity of injuries suffered in a bicycle accident usually depends on the impact of the collision, if the bicyclist was wearing a helmet or other protective gear, the speed at which the crash occurred and the condition of the roadway or trail.

Side impact crashes often occur in intersections, where drivers must take great care to follow road regulations, respect others» right - of - way, and stay out of the path of oncoming vehicles.

Failure to seek out medical treatment right away can also have an impact on the car accident claim the victim may file because it may be harder to prove the injuries occurred in the crash.

As a general rule though, it is very hard to get a jury to believe a concussion occurred with a low impact and a several day gap in care after the crash.

2008 ′ s totals found 369 fatalities, more than 16,000 injuries and 61,500 crashes; the downward trend shows that Iowa's focus on motorist security, as well as increased law enforcement presence on highways and freeways, is having a positive impact on the amount of vehicle crashes that occur.