Re: [AMC-list] Safety Weinie

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 22:24, Marc Montoni <Freedom@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx> said:
>
>

> Passive restraints are seat belts; active restraints are air bags
> (something that reacts in a crash to minimize damage to the carbon units in
> the passenger compartment.
>

Sorry, wrong terminology; I meant something like, stuff that requires your
active participation vs. 'i just plunk my butt down, i dunno, it works'.



>
> Yep.  But the thread started out about the effectiveness of various safety
> measures one could add to an older car.  I suspect a roll cage, decent seats
> to keep occupants in place (as opposed to factory bench seats that allow you
> to slide anywhere in the car), 5-point belts, and helmets would probably
> make car travel about as bulletproof as it can reasonably get.
>

I bet the addition of a cage alone would be a HUGE improvement! On accidents
where intrusion of mass into the interior would happen or rollover etc.



Someone mentioned beer.  I'm wondering how many accidents were due to people
> spilling drinks and trying to catch or recover the drink.  Ergo, even the
> five dozen cupholders modern cars come with could probably be considered a
> "safety feature".  <snicker>....
>

I never thoguht of that, but I bet it's true!



As an aside, I always thought since driver behavior is the #1 main factor in
> crashes, maybe the one reform that would actually work to improve safety
> would be to move the driver all the way forward, to in front of the front
> bumper.  A plexiglass bubble, or something, with all driver controls.  I
> think you'd see an immediate end to tailgating, which is the 2nd main cause
> of crashes (after failure to yield).
>

But instead we'll get a radar or IR or other "too close" detector * MPH, and
you know, that will be just fine by me. My #1 threat from others on my 100
mi/day commute in my 63 American is a**holes who tailgate me because I don't
accelerate fast enough for them, or because they're on the cellphone and in
automatic-mode.
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