Sentences with phrase «increase in vehicle crash»

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They reported that Colorado underwent a significant increase in the proportion of drivers in a fatal motor vehicle crash who were marijuana - positive after the commercialization of medical marijuana in the middle of 2009.

The proportion of marijuana - positive drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes in Colorado has increased dramatically since the commercialization of medical marijuana in the middle of 2009, according to a study by University of Colorado School of Medicine researchers.

The results showed that the driver's chance of survival was increased by driving a vehicle with a higher mass, driving a newer vehicle, being younger, being a male, using a seatbelt and having the airbag deployed in the crash.

But he suggests that the compound likely has negative effects on young, developing brains — and that there is an increased risk of motor vehicle crashes with marijuana, particularly when it's used in combination with alcohol.

Increasing state alcohol taxes could prevent thousands of deaths a year from car crashes, say University of Florida Health researchers, who found alcohol - related motor vehicle crashes decreased after taxes on beer, wine and spirits went up in Illinois.

Sachin Sharma and Dharmesh Shah of the Department of Electronics & Communication, at Gujarat Technological University, in Ahmedabad, India, point out that an increased incidence of road crashes in their country correlates with increasing wealth and the surge in vehicle numbers this development has wrought.

«Given the increasing availability of marijuana and the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic, understanding the role of controlled substances in motor vehicle crashes is of significant public health importance.»

The prevalence of non-alcohol drugs detected in fatally injured drivers in the U.S. has been steadily rising and tripled from 1999 to 2010 for drivers who tested positive for marijuana — the most commonly detected non-alcohol drug — suggesting that drugged driving may be playing an increasing role in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

«This resulted in an increased risk of motor vehicle crashes in sleep - deprived individuals.»

The findings, reported online this month in Accident Analysis & Prevention, provide one plausible explanation for why injuries and fatalities from motor vehicle crashes have decreased to historic lows even as cellular technology use has increased dramatically.

In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crasIn the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crasin the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crasin the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crasin the event of a crash.

The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

In some vehicles, the chemical enhancer for the second - stage airbag deployment could be missing from the module, which could greatly increase the injury risks in a crash that requires second - stage airbag deploymenIn some vehicles, the chemical enhancer for the second - stage airbag deployment could be missing from the module, which could greatly increase the injury risks in a crash that requires second - stage airbag deploymenin a crash that requires second - stage airbag deployment.

In the event of an emergency, the ambulance may not be able to alert other vehicles of its presence, slowing its trip to the hospital and increasing the risk of a crash.

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Optional Subaru Starlink system adds connected car applications, increasing functionality in safety — such as automatic crash notification and stolen vehicle recovery — and entertainment — with apps such as Stitcher.

Approximately 2.44 million people were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes, an increase of 4.5 % from 2014.

The Problem: The driver - side floormat anchor may break allowing the mat to move and become trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet, resulting in very high vehicle speeds and increasing the risk of a crash.

The agency's report to Congress was required in the most recent transportation bill and includes findings from a recent study that weighed the benefits of increasing insurance minimums, including improved compensation for crash victims and reductions in commercial vehicle crashes, against costs imposed on commercial motor vehicle operators and the insurance industry.

This NPRM proposes rulemaking on these and other requirements to increase the correct use of child restraint anchorage systems and tether anchorages, and the correct use of child restraints, with the ultimate goal of reducing injuries to restrained children in motor vehicle crashes.

Conequence: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Moisture in these areas may create electrical shorts that can lead to warning lights on the vehicle dashboard or, in rare cases, unintended activation of the brakes through the Vehicle Stability Assist system, increasing the risk of avehicle dashboard or, in rare cases, unintended activation of the brakes through the Vehicle Stability Assist system, increasing the risk of aVehicle Stability Assist system, increasing the risk of a crash.

Conequence: If the seat - frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.

In the event of a motor vehicle crash, this could place vehicle occupants at an increased risk of injury.

Concern: A loss of power steering assistance could result in the increased demand for driver effort to manipulate the vehicle safely especially at low speeds, placing vehicle occupants and bystanders at a greater degree of risk from a motor vehicle crash.

It added that in affected vehicles, the bolt «may not maintain torque, allowing the bolt to loosen over time, and if not serviced, a steering wheel could potentially detach and lead to a loss of steering control and increased risk of a crash.»

Conequence: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a motor vehicle crash.

Concern: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a motor vehicle crash.

Concern: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pre-tensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a motor vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.

Conequence: IF THE HOOD ORNAMENT DOES NOT RETRACT, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A PEDESTRIAN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE PEDESTRIAN.

These analyses would reveal if there were any increases in crash configurations where another vehicle was at fault.

Concern: In the event of a motor vehicle crash, and the ensuing side impact airbag deployment, a small child could be placed at an increased risk of spinal injury.

As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Conequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).

In affected vehicles, the steering wheel bolt may not maintain torque, allowing the bolt to loosen over time, and if not serviced, a steering wheel could potentially detach and lead to a loss of steering control and increased risk of a crash.

• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).

Conequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Concern: In the event of unexpected roof rail airbag deployment, vehicle occupants could be injured yielding an increased potential for a motor vehicle crash.

Concern: Over time, the ball joint corrosion may result in the front lower control arm separating from the ball joint, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a motor vehicle crash.

Concern: If the front passenger seat belt can not be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a motor vehicle crash.

Concern: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a motor vehicle crash and increasing the risk of injury.

Concern: Electrical short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags, and / or safety belt pre-tensioners to fail when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a motor vehicle crash.

A fractured control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Concern: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a motor vehicle crash.

Conequence: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.