Resource 4: Crash analysis worksheet answers The following table contains sample answers (in the far-right column) to the crash analysis worksheet. They are sample answers, only. Crash Image Description of Crash Safety Features What crash avoidance features may have This is a rear-end crash, stopped this crash? and one of the most common types of ABS (to increase stopping distance) crashes for young Active cruise control (which if activated drivers. could have automatically slowed the silver car) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) In this case, the black (which could have notified the driver of 4WD was forced to stop an impending collision) suddenly, and the silver Driver-attention detection in case of car travelling behind it distraction or fatigue failed to stop in time. Active braking (which could have automatically slowed the silver car) Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) As you can see, the (ensures the car exceed the doesn’t silver car ran into the speed limit) back of the 4WD and has significant damage. What injury protection features may have reduced injury to those involved? Seat belts (to prevent the driver being thrown forwards Airbag (to protect the head) driver’s Crumple zones (to absorb the force of a serious crash) Head rests (reduce whiplash injuries)
Resource 4: Crash analysis worksheet answers The following table contains sample answers (in the far-right column) to the crash analysis worksheet. They are sample answers, only. Crash Image Description of Crash Safety Features This is a rear-end crash, and one of the most common types of crashes for young drivers. In this case, the black 4WD was forced to stop suddenly, and the silver car travelling behind it failed to stop in time. As you can see, the silver car ran into the back of the 4WD and has significant damage. What crash avoidance features may have stopped this crash? ABS (to increase stopping distance) Active cruise control (which if activated could have automatically slowed the silver car) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (which could have notified the driver of an impending collision) Driver-attention detection in case of distraction or fatigue Active braking (which could have automatically slowed the silver car) Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) (ensures the car doesn’t exceed the speed limit) What injury protection features may have reduced injury to those involved? Seat belts (to prevent the driver being thrown forwards Airbag (to protect the driver’s head) Crumple zones (to absorb the force of a serious crash) Head rests (reduce whiplash injuries)
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