What you have to do to survive in a frontal collision of cars
- January 25, 2023
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The driver, no matter how experienced and careful he is, always runs the risk of encountering an unusual situation, which can turn out to be not only an
The driver, no matter how experienced and careful he is, always runs the risk of encountering an unusual situation, which can turn out to be not only an unpleasant surprise, but also a real threat to life. For example, one is a possible “head-on” accident, where an oncoming car suddenly flies into your lane.
Although literally every motorist entering the public road runs the risk of becoming a victim of an “oncoming vehicle” accident, the driver’s experience does of course matter. If the helmsman does not know what to do when he sees a truck flying head-on, a passenger car or a wheel coming off, his chance of rescue is reduced to almost zero. And the problem is that many drivers, no matter how many years they have been behind the wheel, simply do not know this.
Of course, the likelihood of a successful outcome largely depends on the circumstances: the dimensions and mass of the approaching “object”, the presence of other vehicles on the road. For example, to survive in a “head-on” accident with a truck, you need to act differently than when a passenger car comes running towards you. And if this is not a car at all, but, for example, a wheel, then the scenario will also be different.
So how exactly do you go about avoiding a frontal collision? Braking, as required by traffic regulations, or maneuvering to get away? We answer these and other vital questions in the latest edition of the AvtoVzglyad portal podcast, which you can listen to here.
Although literally every motorist entering the public road runs the risk of becoming a victim of an “oncoming vehicle” accident, the driver’s experience does of course matter. If the helmsman does not know what to do when he sees a truck flying head-on, a passenger car or a wheel coming off, his chance of rescue is reduced to almost zero. And the problem is that many drivers, no matter how many years they have been behind the wheel, simply do not know this.
Of course, the likelihood of a successful outcome largely depends on the circumstances: the dimensions and mass of the approaching “object”, the presence of other vehicles on the road. For example, to survive in a “head-on” accident with a truck, you need to act differently than when a passenger car comes running towards you. And if this is not a car at all, but, for example, a wheel, then the scenario will also be different.
So how exactly do you go about avoiding a frontal collision? Braking, as required by traffic regulations, or maneuvering to get away? We answer these and other vital questions in the latest edition of the AvtoVzglyad portal podcast, which you can listen to here.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
