Automobile safety

One Drink Is All It Takes Drinking and driving causes an average of 28 deaths daily across America, that is one death every 53 minutes. These deaths are caused by people who disregard the safety of themselves and everyone around them. Most drivers forget the gravity of the act of driving a car. Operating a motor vehicle is essentially strapping into a several thousand pound bomb and hurling it down the road at incredibly high speeds and steering it through various…

accidents because irrelevant conversation are happening when the only thing that should be happening is the focus of the signs, traffic, lights and the road. According to the book Cell Phones and Driving author quotes, from the National Highway Traffic safety “More than 1 million U.S. drivers are talking on handheld cellphones.” Talking on the phone is becoming more of an issue, multiple countries have banned the use of handheld phones while driving. In the United States some states such as…

Contrary to the popular belief that front impact crashes are the most fatal, recent studies have shown otherwise. Statistics have shown that side impact crashes are the most dangerous and may cause more fatalities than any other type of crash. In addition, studies prove that seat belts are not very effective in preventing injuries in a side impact crash in adults. Side bags are also relatively ineffective as well because air bags are not able to limit intrusion into the vehicle caused by the…

Drivers’ safety is very important. Seatbelts might seem like a simple part of a car, but in reality it is more complicated. When you are behind the wheel your actions will affect and harm not only you but also other passengers in the car and moreover, anyone else who is on the road nears you. By wearing seatbelts you reduce your risk of death or serious injury, therefore seatbelts have many benefits. First of all, seat belts are made for protection of drivers and passengers during collisions. It…

There are many dangers when you are around a railroad track. There are many safety features to help keep pedestrians and cars safe. Some of these safety features include, lights, alarms, arms, lines, and signs. These are here to help keep you and others around you safe. You are 40 times more likely to be killed in a collision with a train than you are with another car. The difference between a car and a train is like a car to a 12-ounce soda can. Imagine how easy it is to crush a soda can with…

Why You Need SR-22 Insurance One of the many reasons why there aren’t more accidents is because most people obey the traffic rules and regulations. Most people drive safely, avoid speeding, and avoid accidents. Unfortunately, there are times, when someone drinking, may choose to drive under the influence, which places everyone on the road at that time in danger. If they are caught doing this, then they will likely need to purchase SR-22 insurance coverage in order to continue driving. SR-22…

Car safety, what not to do when you are driving a vehicle with a kid or with no one make sure you always wear your seat buckle make sure are doing the right thing, so you do not get hurt or killed or have a severe injury for any reason. Do not text and drive when you in the car. Texting and driving is dangerous it can get you into a car accident and you probably get hurt or a chance of dying. When you are in a car with a child your child will probably get a lot of injury’s if you get in a bad…

Auto repair can be expensive and confusing to the uninformed driver. It’s important to stay knowledgeable and prepared in advance of a major repair. Bion's Service Center in La Crosse, WI, provides excellent service and appreciates a well-informed customer. In that spirit, they put together this handy list of auto repair tips for drivers to consider when choosing an auto care center. 5 Important Tips For Making Informed Auto Repair Choices 1. Know Your Manual Owning a car means working to…

Introduction According to Adam Jonas, an analyst at Morgan Stanley, “Tesla may be in position to disrupt industries well beyond the realms of traditional auto manufacturing.” (Hettich & Muller-Stewens, 2014) This case study is about how Tesla recognized certain trends, innovated their business model while creating value for consumers, and sustained a competitive advantage as competitors inside and outside of the auto industry are advancing and catching up. Furthermore, what challenges are…

The two that I feel would have the greatest impact are loss of business for certain industries and safety. It’s hard to anticipate the full economic repercussions, but there would definitely be some businesses that would suffer because of the autonomous vehicle transition. If the fuel economy of the cars is greatly increased, the oil and gas companies…