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This following video demonstrates just how far the automotive safety has come over the decades.
This video demonstrates just how far vehicle safety has come
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the advancements in automotive safety over the decades, prompted by a video showcasing these improvements. Participants explore various aspects of vehicle safety, personal preferences for transportation, and the implications of these advancements on public safety.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express admiration for the improvements in automotive safety, noting significant advancements over the years.
- Others share personal preferences for public transportation, suggesting it may be safer than driving, although this is presented as a personal opinion.
- A participant mentions that public transportation options can be limited in certain areas, affecting its viability as a choice.
- Concerns are raised about the safety of driving, with references to specific safety features like side impact airbags and semi-autonomous driving technologies.
- One participant recounts experiences at accident scenes, highlighting the effectiveness of safety features like seatbelts and airbags in preventing severe injuries.
- Questions are posed regarding the biggest safety advancements since the video was made, with some participants suggesting that advancements in semi-autonomous driving could have changed outcomes in accidents.
- There is a light-hearted exchange regarding the identity of a user’s avatar in relation to the video content.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that automotive safety has improved, but there are competing views on the safety of driving versus public transportation. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the extent of advancements and their implications.
Contextual Notes
Some statements rely on personal experiences and opinions, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes references to specific safety features and their effectiveness, but does not resolve the broader implications of these advancements.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in automotive safety advancements, public transportation discussions, and personal safety experiences in driving may find this discussion relevant.
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mcastillo356
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Fantastic the improvement!
Anyhow, it is still dangerous the road; I mean, to drive. I don't like it. I prefer public transport (metro, bus, train...whenever is possible) Don't know the statistics, but I think is safer. It's a personal opinion.
Greetings!
Anyhow, it is still dangerous the road; I mean, to drive. I don't like it. I prefer public transport (metro, bus, train...whenever is possible) Don't know the statistics, but I think is safer. It's a personal opinion.
Greetings!
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Since you have not deigned to put ANYTHING in your profile, one cannot know where you live, but in some areas public transportation is basically a non-starter.mcastillo356 said:
I do agree w/ you that public transportation is safer.
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mcastillo356
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I live in the Basque Country, in the spanish side of the border. I went to LA when I was 16, 41 years ago. Public transportation was not a choice. I were at the outer part of the town. But it's the same here. Public transport is not a choice for many people.
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That video was 11 years old. What are the biggest safety advancements since the video was shot?
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Well, for one, the contemporary car would have been a Tesla, and would have avoid the accident entirely*, saving all lives and turning the whole experiment into nothing more than a dinner table anecdote.Greg Bernhardt said:
*unless it was an 18-wheel tractor-trailer, in which case, the driver would have been decapitated
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Good question.Greg Bernhardt said:
Side impact airbags were being phased in over a 4-year period around that time.
https://www.edmunds.com/car-safety/new-side-impact-requirements-will-change-the-cars-we-buy.html
T-bone collisions produced some really bad head injuries and spine injuries (after frontal airbags helped to moderate them for head-on collisions).
More recent advancements have come from the semi-autonomous driving sector, with active lane control and collision avoidance systems. But the crush-zone and frontal airbags were probably the biggest steps forward by the time of the video, IMO. I have several times arrived on-scene at a really bad looking accident (like a crashed-up car laying on its roof), found no driver inside and asked onlookers "where is the driver"? And the answer has been "Oh, that's him standing over there." Unbelievable.
On the other hand, when I arrive at a scene where there has been an unrestrained driver or passenger (not wearing their seatbelt), things usually are much uglier. Wear your seatbelts folks.
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Klystron said:
I feel like it's probably your tired old eyes.
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ElliotSmith
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berkeman said:Good question.
Side impact airbags were being phased in over a 4-year period around that time.
https://www.edmunds.com/car-safety/new-side-impact-requirements-will-change-the-cars-we-buy.html
T-bone collisions produced some really bad head injuries and spine injuries (after frontal airbags helped to moderate them for head-on collisions).
More recent advancements have come from the semi-autonomous driving sector, with active lane control and collision avoidance systems. But the crush-zone and frontal airbags were probably the biggest steps forward by the time of the video, IMO. I have several times arrived on-scene at a really bad looking accident (like a crashed-up car laying on its roof), found no driver inside and asked onlookers "where is the driver"? And the answer has been "Oh, that's him standing over there." Unbelievable.
On the other hand, when I arrive at a scene where there has been an unrestrained driver or passenger (not wearing their seatbelt), things usually are much uglier. Wear your seatbelts folks.
Are you a first responder? Like police/fireman/EMT?
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From my Profile page:ElliotSmith said:
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