Sentences with phrase «vehicle occupants in»

Defective airbags pose a significant threat of harm to vehicle occupants in the United States.

How does this affect the legal liability of drivers or other vehicle occupants in seeking money damages for personal injuries, wrongful death or destruction of property?

New research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration backs up the Institute's findings about the importance of roof strength in protecting vehicle occupants in rollover crashes.

This could result in a «runaway car» scenario, placing untold numbers of bystanders and vehicle occupants in harm's way.

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.

DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake is designed to protect a driver and vehicle occupants in case they become distracted while driving.

Not exact matches

In March, the occupant of a top - of - the - line Tesla Model X with the system engaged died after the vehicle hit a highway barrier in Northern California, was hit by two other cars and caught firIn March, the occupant of a top - of - the - line Tesla Model X with the system engaged died after the vehicle hit a highway barrier in Northern California, was hit by two other cars and caught firin Northern California, was hit by two other cars and caught fire.

Two boys were shot Monday evening in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood when occupants of two vehicles exchanged gunfire near Pottawattomie Park, police said.

Never leave heavy or sharp objects loose in the car, put them in the boot, so if you're involved in a collision they won't fly around your vehicle and injure the occupants.

According to New Zealand Police, approximately 30 % of vehicle occupants who have died in crashes in 2017 were unrestrained.

In other jurisdictions, police must have some other reason to stop a vehicle before citing an occupant for failing to buckle up.

The Danger: In the event of a crash, the top tether anchorage may detach from the child restraint, posing a risk of injury to the child or other vehicle occupants and failing to conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stvehicle occupants and failing to conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StVehicle Safety Standard.

It was gathered that the two occupants of the vehicle ran away after the ballot papers were discovered by the opposition party agents, who accused the ruling APC in the state of trying to rig the election.

Kidnappers struck again in Rivers State on Thursday, waylaying an 18 - seater bus and abducting the 19 occupants of the vehicle, including the driver.

«In addition to the DWI checkpoints and patrols, Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating the Move Over Law.»

In the July accident in the Oswego County town of Sandy Creek, two vehicles slid under a milk tanker, killing all four occupantIn the July accident in the Oswego County town of Sandy Creek, two vehicles slid under a milk tanker, killing all four occupantin the Oswego County town of Sandy Creek, two vehicles slid under a milk tanker, killing all four occupants.

Although motor vehicle occupant deaths among children in the United States have declined in the past decade, more deaths could be prevented if restraints were always used.

Dr. Fourney, Ulrich Leiste, PhD, assistant research engineer in the Clark School's Department of Aerospace Engineering, and doctoral researcher Jarrod Bonsmann, PhD, developed highly advanced shock absorber designs that incorporate polyurea - coated tubes and other structures to reduce reducing the blast acceleration experienced by vehicle occupants by up to 80 percent.

Each gas pump was occupied by a full vehicle, and the vehicles» occupants were chillin» on top of their rides with their choice cigarettes and drinks in hand.

In addition to closing automatically once the vehicle moves off, the door has an emergency release handle mounted inside that can be operated after an accident in order to allow the occupants to alighIn addition to closing automatically once the vehicle moves off, the door has an emergency release handle mounted inside that can be operated after an accident in order to allow the occupants to alighin order to allow the occupants to alight.

Clearly Bentley sees autonomous vehicles in our collective futures, with its traditional clients being whisked along in utter luxury in company with myriad Googlemobiles, the proletarian occupants of which will be going at the same speed but in much less sybaritic circumstances.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

«NHTSA will interpret «driver» in the context of Google's described motor vehicle design as referring to the SDS [self - driving system], and not to any of the vehicle occupants,» NHTSA wrote in a letter to Google's self - driving car project director, Chris Urmson.

Its structure must manage crash damage so the occupant compartment stays intact, and the safety belts and airbags keep people from hitting hard surfaces in - and outside of the vehicle.»

When Approach Detection is activated, the Continental's clever electric door handles light up «in a hue that complements the exterior color of the vehicle,» while white «welcome mat» lighting projects from the front doors to help occupants find their footing as they enter the car.

A small ladder allows vehicle occupants to climb up to the tent, which weighs just 100 pounds and can be stowed again in a compact hard shell.

Frontal Crash Test: Forecasts how well the vehicle's safety features and restraints protect occupants in a head - on collision when the front of the vehicle hits a fixed barrier at 35 miles per hour.

That's the primary reason that in 2016, based on vehicle miles travelled, motorcyclist fatalities occurred nearly 28 times more frequently than passenger car occupant fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes.

It lacks charm, beauty, grace... most of the attributes we tend to seek in cars, but the Redspace city vehicle is the most interesting device in the L.A. Auto Show, apparently all about maximizing interior volume to enhance comfort while its occupants are stuck in traffic, which is estimated to be about 90 - percent of the time the thing is in operation, at least in such target - market cities as Beijing.

Human activity in self - driving cars will vary depending on the number of occupants, says Nate Giraitis, strategy director for Smart Design that works with automakers to design both vehicles and mobility services.

«Ironically, people will need to feel in control, even though we're talking about self - driving vehicles,» Rockwell says, adding the systems should provide feedback to occupants assuring them things are under control.

This seems like an oversight or a cop - out in today's rapidly evolving vehicle - safety industry, where 10 airbags are often standard (see the report) and third - row occupants are equally considered when it comes to crash protection.

On March 28, 2017, a truck operated by J & L Trucking crossed the centerline on Alabama's State Highway 13 in Fayette County, colliding head - on with a passenger vehicle and fatally injuring both of its occupants.

In the event that the vehicle's lane - keep assist and lane - departure warning systems don't get the job done, the run - off protection system is designed to protect occupants from serious injury when the vehicle veers off of the road; if sensors detect a run - off taking place, the front safety belts will tighten for as long as the car is in motion to keep passengers safely in positioIn the event that the vehicle's lane - keep assist and lane - departure warning systems don't get the job done, the run - off protection system is designed to protect occupants from serious injury when the vehicle veers off of the road; if sensors detect a run - off taking place, the front safety belts will tighten for as long as the car is in motion to keep passengers safely in positioin motion to keep passengers safely in positioin position.

In 2017, NHTSA plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, «Occupant crash protection,» to require automobile manufacturers to install a seat belt reminder system for the front outboard passenger and rear designated seating positions in passenger vehicleIn 2017, NHTSA plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, «Occupant crash protection,» to require automobile manufacturers to install a seat belt reminder system for the front outboard passenger and rear designated seating positions in passenger vehiclein passenger vehicles.

The advertisements target male passenger vehicle occupants ages 18 to 34 years old, a group that comprised 66 percent of unrestrained occupants killed in traffic crashes in 2010 — the highest proportion among all occupants.

It's a vehicle that should leave no occupant wanting, even in the second row.

IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Yet in 2010 alone, 241 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in traffic crashes during the Memorial Day holiday period.

NHTSA is taking this action to improve the safety of passenger vehicle occupants by increasing seat belt use rates, particularly in rear seats.

All 2000 and later Maxima and I30 / I35 models manufactured after November 1999 include structural and airbag modifications to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

IIHS conducts vehicle tests to determine crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash.

As the Mercedes - Benz among electric vehicles, the B - Class Electric Drive sets clear standards in terms of comfort, quality and safety for up to five occupants.

S4.1 The portions described in S4.2 of the following components of vehicle occupant compartments shall meet the requirements of S4.3: Seat cushions, seat backs, seat belts, headlining, convertible tops, arm rests, all trim panels including door, front, rear, and side panels, compartment shelves, head restraints, floor coverings, sun visors, curtains, shades, wheel housing covers, engine compartment covers, mattress covers, and any other interior materials, including padding and crash - deployed elements, that are designed to absorb energy on contact by occupants in the event of a crash.

The latest independent safety assessments from vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, have revealed two top performers with the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio equalling the highest scores recorded to date in the area of Adult Occupant Protection.

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A double turbine torsional damper with centrifugal pendulum which adapts to engine speed helps to minimise vibrations in four - cylinder operation and enhances the impression of comfort experienced by the vehicle occupants.

Passive safety features include: crumple zones in 1957 (vehicle body structure absorbs the force of impact); collapsible steering column (prevents the steering column from protruding into the cabin during accidents), strengthened occupant cell enhanced occupant protection during severe impacts (rollovers); pre-accident seatbelt tensioning (tightens seatbelts prior to impact), and sandwich platforms (allows the engine to slide under the occupants in a head - on collision).

This is the world's first draught - stop system that enables different comfort levels to be selected for two occupants, as the driver and passenger can individually pivot the units to the centre of the vehicle in a flash, thus taming turbulent air flow from the rear.