Sentences with phrase «risk than other vehicles»

The truth is, boats are a higher risk than other vehicles, even though there are fewer boats on the water than there are cars on the road.

Not exact matches

«Let us be clear: NHTSA does not believe electric vehicles are at a greater risk of fire than other vehicles,» said the agency in a press release earlier this month responding to the Volt fire.

On the other hand, there is mounting evidence for a distinctive role played by motor vehicle traffic — related exposures in elevating cardiovascular risk.108, 111,268,269 Lipfert et al76, 77 interpreted the results of their analysis of the Veterans Affairs hypertensive male cohort as suggesting that traffic density was a more «significant and robust predictor of survival in this cohort» than PM2.5.

In 2011, NHTSA opened an investigation into whether the Chevrolet Volt was likely to catch fire, but concluded in early 2012 that it, «does not believe that Chevy Volts or other electric vehicles pose a greater risk of fire than gasoline - powered vehicles.»

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).

Most importantly, they could be manufactured by another company other than Ford which presents a risk putting those parts in your vehicle.

It offers an improved camera and radar systems, allowing it to look further ahead than before for other vehicles and potential risks.

Teens» high risk of crashing is amplified by certain vehicles, and teens are more likely than other drivers to have the least safe types of cars, new studies show.

Here's an analogy compared to traditional funding vehicles: Other than not being FDIC insured - it's similar to a medium - risk two - to three - year CD, usually with no early surrender charges if you chicken out and want your money back before 24 months; that pays between 125 % to 150 % at maturity.

Some active strategies that appear significantly better than passive investing have positive relative return not through distinctive stock (or other investment vehicle) picking or timing, but since their active investment strategy effectively increases their market risk exposure (higher average beta of their holdings, perhaps via a not even deliberate choice of which market segments they overweight).

With respect to futures trading in self - directed individual retirement accounts («IRAs»), you should understand that trading futures contracts is speculative in nature and subject to risks that may be greater than those of other investment vehicles in which retirement funds may be invested.

[Nov. 18, 11:37 p.m. Updated Vaclav Smil, the Canadian resource and risk analyst, has written a potent critique of Obama's move, noting, among other things, «If there would be no oil - sand oil produced in Alberta to feed the XL pipeline and then refined in the United States and the products burned in American vehicles, then the Chinese would generate an additional mass of CO2 equivalent to that prevented burden in less than two weeks.»]

It is an unfortunate fact that motorcycle riders are inherently put at many more risks on the road than are other drivers of standard sedans, SUVs, and other larger motor vehicles.

Cyclists face higher risks of being hit than other drivers because of a bicycle's smaller size compared to other vehicles.

When an individual chooses to operate a motorcycle, they — to some degree — accept the fact that there are more risks involved, and that they will be more prone to dangers of the road than any other vehicle out there.

(a) malfunction of mechanical equipment and recreational apparatus under the control of or maintained by the operator, including vehicles, other than that resulting from misuse by a user; (b) unsafe operation of mechanical equipment or recreational apparatus, including vehicles, by the operator or its employees; (c) unsafe aspects of the structure and condition of an indoor recreational facility that directly affect the safety of users when actually engaged in a recreational activity for which the recreational facility is designed or intended; (d) failure by the operator of an outdoor recreational facility to maintain commonly accepted conditions or standards of demarcation, signage, lighting, and monitoring of user activity, for outdoor recreational facilities of comparable size and type; (e) unfitness for normal use, at the time of supply or rental, of equipment or apparatus supplied or rented for use in connection with a recreational activity; (f) conduct of the operator's employees, acting in the course of their employment, that results in personal injury to or death of a user from the sources of risk referred to in paragraphs (a) to (e); (g) breach by the operator, or by an employee of the operator, of a specific statutory duty or regulatory requirement relating to safety in a particular recreational activity.

-- The risk of motor vehicle crashes for this age group is higher than for any other age group.

In rural areas, where speed limits are higher, the risk of a fatal accident for a motorcyclist is much higher per kilometre than the driver or passenger of any other motorized vehicle.

Cars that are taller than the other vehicles such as SUVs are usually at a greater risk because they have a higher center of gravity.

The risk of getting into an accident with a taxicab is higher than it is for getting into an accident with other vehicles.

The lack of safety devices combined with ability of the side and roof of a vehicle to crumple puts drivers and passengers at a greater risk for injuries than many other types of collisions.

Due to trucks» higher center of gravity, they are at greater risk of rollover accidents than other motor vehicles.

Child pedestrians are more at risk of being hit by a motor vehicle on Halloween than on any other night of the year.

Keep in mind that fast and small cars, and many large SUVs will raise your premium, as they have higher safety risks than most other vehicles.

Keep in mind that the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16 - to 19 - year - olds than among any other age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

For goods carrying vehicles, private carriers (other than three - wheelers), motorised two - wheelers used for carrying passengers for hire and motor trade (road risks), Irda has decided to moderate the rate reductions.

If you own such a vehicle, you will likely pay a higher premium than if you owned a station wagon, sedan, or other low - risk vehicle.

High risk auto insurance remains affordable for these vehicles since they're safer and more efficient than other four by four and offroading vehicles.

According to accident reports, first responders are at a much lower risk for accidents (when driving their own personal vehicles) than people who are employed at most other professions.

Considering the size and risk these vehicles pose to others however, it is strongly advised that RV owners purchase RV insurance policies with higher liability limits than are legally required than it is for those insuring basic commuter cars.

Certain vehicles have a higher theft rating than others, this means they are a higher risk, making premiums higher.

Cruising Around the Salem Area: Peabody Insurance Quotes for Drivers Massachusetts auto insurance isn't cheap, either, and Peabody residents may find themselves paying more than the national average, especially if they have a specialty car or other expensive vehicle, or if they have any points on their driving record due to moving violations, a DUI / DWI, or anything that insurers feel bumps up their risk rating.

Sports utility vehicles, on the other hand, are heavier and harder to control than your normal car, increasing the risk of doing more damage to other cars.

According to the CDC, the risk of being in a motor vehicle accident is higher in the 16 - 19 year old age bracket than any other, and in the year 2013, 6 teens died in motor vehicle accidents every day.

The risk for auto theft is higher in Spartanburg than in most other cities in the nation, raising serious concerns for businesses that rely on commercial vehicles.

There are fewer vehicle thefts in Minnesota than other states, but you can also reduce the risk with some common - sense precautions.

A list of the most stolen vehicles in Massachusetts can show you if your vehicle is more at risk than others.

Motorcycles are harder to see than other vehicles, putting them at a higher risk for collisions with other drivers.

Even without a vehicle coming the other way, the pick - up driver caused significant risk to ourselves by unnecessarily throwing a large quantity of snow up onto the windscreen of our car as he passed and then pulled directly in front of us with less than a car length between the vehicles (see more on this aspect), and that alone was unforgivable.