However, some driver training organizations apparently believe and certainly teach that covering just these few topics, plus backing / reversing, will make your drivers «safe,» but research and statistics show that there are far more than just a handful
of factors in crash causation.
Not exact matches
In its findings on Tuesday, the NTSB said the self - driving system's «operational design» was a contributing
factor to the 2016
crash because it allows drivers to avoid steering or watching the road for lengthy periods
of time that were «inconsistent» with warnings from Tesla.
Many
of the
factors that gave rise to the dire predictions can be traced back to the market
crash of 2008 — 09 — Canadian pension funds lost 21.4 %
of their value
in 2008 — and its low - interest aftermath.
«Those are things Canadians seem to really value
in companies,» he says, noting that consumers may be placing a premium on these two
factors since the financial
crash of 2008.
In this case mini flash
crashes could be added to the already diverse set
of factors linked to market
crashes such as economic freedom [26], transparency [27], and differences
of opinion amongst investors [28].
No one knows exactly what happens
in the cradle
of a hurricane but we do know that often the smallest
of factors can act as a catalyst to a storm that builds
in intensity as it crosses the Atlantic and
crashes ashore
in North America.
Final note: I didn't see the Feds helping out the manufacturing sector
in Ontario, nor the fishing industry
in the Maritimes when their jobs
crashed because
of external
factors!
It may sound silly, but October's history as a month
of heightened volatility may also have played a
factor in terms
of market sentiment; for example, the «Black Tuesday»
crash of 1929 and «Black Monday»
crash of 1987 both took place
in October.
Vettel's recent 18 - race streak was a huge
factor in his championship challenge last year, before the Singapore start
crash signalled the beginning
of the end
of his title hopes.
February 2 — With transfer fees having
crashed through the roof once again
in January, one
of the unknown
factors is just how much went to agents.
The National Sleep Foundation has even highlighted serious dangers
of sleepy adolescents, including statistics on traffic
crashes in which lack
of sleep was a
factor.
A sharp rise
in unemployment fi gures, escalating tensions
in Northern Ireland and Rhodesia, the election day's muggy weather and England
crashing out
of the Mexico World Cup were all contributing
factors.
The report on the securities industry, which continues to recover at a rapid pace following the market
crash of 2008, found higher interests and litigation costs are also playing a
factor in a leveling off
of profits for the remainder
of the year.
Alcohol is a primary
factor in the four leading causes
of death for young persons, ages 10 - 21, and nearly 100,000 people die each year from alcohol - related causes, including drinking and driving
crashes, other accidents, falls, fires, alcohol - related homicides, and suicide.
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.
Speed was a
factor for 33 %
of motorcycle riders
in fatal
crashes.
More than 30,000 Americans are killed annually
in car
crashes, and human error is a
factor in roughly 90 percent
of them.
In 2012, the most recent year for which data are available, speeding was a factor in more than 35 percent of fatal work zone crashe
In 2012, the most recent year for which data are available, speeding was a
factor in more than 35 percent of fatal work zone crashe
in more than 35 percent
of fatal work zone
crashes.
In fact, as Congress looks at offsets, we should factor in the broader impact — such as giving people $ 39 billion worth of lost time back; or saving 830 million gallons of fuel; or eliminating more than 17 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions; or preventing more than 200,000 crashe
In fact, as Congress looks at offsets, we should
factor in the broader impact — such as giving people $ 39 billion worth of lost time back; or saving 830 million gallons of fuel; or eliminating more than 17 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions; or preventing more than 200,000 crashe
in the broader impact — such as giving people $ 39 billion worth
of lost time back; or saving 830 million gallons
of fuel; or eliminating more than 17 billion pounds
of greenhouse gas emissions; or preventing more than 200,000
crashes.
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).
In this paper we attempt to investigate factors contributing to the injury severity of passenger - car crashes in different work zone configuration
In this paper we attempt to investigate
factors contributing to the injury severity
of passenger - car
crashes in different work zone configuration
in different work zone configurations.
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.
Everyone wants to drive a safe car and
crash tests are one
of the biggest
factors buyers use
in determining if their new car is safe.
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 experience will include a variety
of common driving tasks, taking drivers through situations involving some
of the most prevalent
factors in highway
crashes.
For the first time this year, small overlap front
crash protection has been
factored in for the best choices section
of the list.
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.
Speed was reportedly a
factor in 9,613
of the fatal
crashes that occurred
in 2013.
In a paper titled «Rational or Irrational: A Comprehensive Study of Stock Market Crashes,» the authors find that behavioural factors and other market microstructure issues are more significant than macroeconomic factors in explaining stock market crashe
In a paper titled «Rational or Irrational: A Comprehensive Study
of Stock Market
Crashes,» the authors find that behavioural factors and other market microstructure issues are more significant than macroeconomic factors in explaining stock market c
Crashes,» the authors find that behavioural
factors and other market microstructure issues are more significant than macroeconomic
factors in explaining stock market crashe
in explaining stock market
crashescrashes.
But the other five funds hardly show exemplary results, even though the momentum
factor has delivered a return
of nearly 5.0 % a year since the start
of our study
in 1990, and over 3.0 % a year since the March — September 2009 momentum
crash.
Worse, because the standard momentum
factor gave up so much ground
in the last momentum
crash of 2008 — 2009, it remains underwater
in the United States, not only compared to its 2007 peak, but even relative to its 1999 performance peak.
Fun fact about the
crash, which was caused by a market flooded with crappy games on equally crappy systems — it's also known as the Atari Debacle, because one
of the main
factors in the
crash was the the epic fail known as ET the Extra-Terrestrial on the Atari 2600.
Ramps provide a risk and reward
factor as the appropriate combination
of just the right amount
of air, momentum and a stunt that requires less air to still be able to land accordingly will result
in earning a boost, although if a stunt is performed which is too ambitious for the angle
of the ramp, then you will
crash and lose a few seconds.
It's been a
crash course
in human decomposition to explore the impact
of temperature, moisture, animals, microbes and other environmental
factors.
Rumors
of an impending human population
crash are not borne out by the latest United Nations projections, offering further proof that human beings are the least certain
factor in efforts to project the course
of events on this planet
in this century.
The researchers also found news reports
of 14 different traffic accidents where Pokémon Go was at least a
factor in the
crash.
Alarmingly, distracted driving is often cited as a contributing
factor in these car
crashes, and the SRT has even seen it's fair share
of wrong - way accidents
in its first 10 years
of use.
In many cases, it is not one single
factor but a combination
of several that contribute to the
crash.
Whether Lyft's insurance kicks
in is entirely dependent on two
factors: the status
of the Lyft app at the time
of the wreck and whether the Lyft driver had a paying customer when the
crash happened.
Poor roads are a significant cause
of collisions and may be one
factor leading to a differential
in outcomes among passengers and drivers involved
in a
crash.
While it is unclear whether alcohol was a
factor in the June 2016 Hwy 400
crash, the above illustrates the serious consequences that may come with charges
of criminal negligence.
In that same year, speeding was one of the most prevalent factors that contributed to traffic crashes, with speed being a factor in 9,944 or 31 % of the fatal collision
In that same year, speeding was one
of the most prevalent
factors that contributed to traffic
crashes, with speed being a
factor in 9,944 or 31 % of the fatal collision
in 9,944 or 31 %
of the fatal collisions.
This incident, and subsequent action from the regulators, added to the ongoing pressures to introduce regulation into the cryptocurrency space; assuming that we haven't seen a bubble burst, it was one
of the major contributing
factors to the fear, uncertainty and doubt that has seen a cryptocurrency
crash and an ongoing bear market, prices having fallen over 70 % from all - time highs set
in December 2017 and January 2018.
In keeping with other types
of car
crashes, alcohol can also be a contributing
factor for either party as many pedestrians who are killed were legally drunk at the time.
A 2015 study by AAA found that distracted driving was a
factor in 58 percent
of crashes involving teen drivers with cell phone use being the second biggest distraction.
According to the Office
of Traffic Safety, driving at night is frequently cited as a
factor in San Diego
crashes:
According to the Office
of Traffic Safety, alcohol is frequently cited as a
factor in San Diego
crashes:
How you are hurt depends on the unique
factors of your
crash; however, some
of the common injuries suffered
in car accidents include: