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I heard about the terrible accident yesterday that killed author/WSJ writer Jeff Zaslow. He somehow lost control and collided with a tractor trailer (also called a "semi". Offtopic, but where did the term "semi" come from, anyway?).
I am wondering what...
Started by Leesbro63 on
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by 26 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bogleheads):
Eid=106748 car....
According to the latest insurance institute data the fatality rate among vehicle classes - http://www.edmunds.com/car-safety/are-s ...
Please read the new data.
airbags, seat belts, etc).
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On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:36:32 -0700 (PDT), "fft1976@gmail.com" <fft1976@gmail.com
I found this interesting study that shows the risk to drivers of other
vehicles vs the risk to drivers for different 1995-1999 vehicle
models.
http://www.lbl.gov/Science...
Started by fft1976@gmail.com on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
I'm by nature;scharf.steven@geemail.com
In terms of your own safety, select a vehicle based on the IIHS and
NHTSA crash test ratings....
Cost to benefit ratio just doesn't work (for me) otherwise .
Have seat belts
period.
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Is there a better car than the nissan sunny? hello friends!!,i am planning to buy a new car,it has to be a diesel sedan,but not more than Rs.9.5 lakh.According to me,there is no better car than the nissan sunny diesel xl.Is there anyone who can suggest...
Started by shubham on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yahoo):
Except....
Mileage
mileage of 12 a hatchback, I really very strongly recommend the hyundai i20...it has 5 star safety ratings and dealers network.
Distribution) 2 airbags, fog lamp, parking sensors, 3 rear seat belts, etc.
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Well, not a car for her to drive (she's 6!), but what she should ride in.
my sister has been staying with us, and helps out (picks up Lara from school, gets groceries, etc). She had been using the 10 year old family minivan, but that started to have issues...
Started by kashrahman on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerfest):
My an Audi....
All airbags structural safety.
The front passenger was wearing a seat beat, the passenger in the rear was not.
In the car.
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Hi,
I was driving down in my convertible the other day when a LEO pulls me
over. He stated that I was wearing my seat belt improperly. The
shoulder strap was under my left armpit.
The cop gives me this long speech how by wearing my seat belt
improperly...
Started by alt.gothic OG on
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by 16 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at laborlawtalk):
No other car in the entire state of
California had any seat belts "public....
car
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First, let me say that I wear my seatbelt at all times on the road....however, I would like to know if anyone knows how to turn off the seat belt warning.
When I arrive at my home, I usually stop at the end of the drive and check the mailbox. If I don...
Started by mwhite20 on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerforums):
For safety advice, my question was if anyone new how to turn the seat belt warning off...If you don't know to say that an idiot bell that tells people to put on their seat belt is a safety device when the object....
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Do the Airbags deploy if you are not buckled up?
We had a discussion the other day if the airbags of the Toyota Hilux (2005 models an up) deploy if you are not buckled up?
I know of one Hilux that was rolled and the driver wasn't buckled up and no airbags...
Started by Wlotzka on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at 4x4community):
Along with the seat belts,
front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters in collisions where the airbags....
That the safety belts should be used in conjunction for the airbags to be effective severity.
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All:
If you haven't seen my posts recently, I'm planning to campaign a 95 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L LX in a 24 Hours of Lemons race. I've gutted most of the car's interior so I have quite a few bits available for sale.
If you are not familiar with Lemons,...
Started by S4gunn on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at tccoa):
Belts - SOLD
- Rear Seats (back and bottom) - SOLD
- Passenger seat (manual) - Upholstery SOLD (may) - SOLD
- Driver console instrument panel fascia - SOLD
- Center console armrest top - SOLD
- Seat likely keep seat....
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Ok guys, I've done my research on information for my car, 2008 Mazdaspeed 3. I wanted to post up what I found out works for the sensors on the seat when you change out the OEM seat to an aftermarket seat. I changed mine out to a CF / Suede custom racing...
Started by nosaccordH22 on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at smallvolvos):
Light....
I did a lot of reading on this forum and other car sites about the airbag defeat process that yellow = side airbag (connection A in the pic) and dark grey = seat track sensor (connection B in the pic).
airbags.
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On Mon, 8 Jun 2009 07:38:15 -0700 (PDT), Pjk <peter_krynicki@MSN.COM
Prior to the advent of seat belts and airbags, the front passenger
seat was considered the most dangerous to be seated in if there were
an accident; therefore the shotgun position...
Started by Pjk on
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by 17 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
I didn't start using them of it ....
Sure, car seat belts existed before then,
but they were not common.
This safety belt is designed 1960s).
75% of auto deaths are caused by being thrown from
the seat.
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