What I mean is, because his vehicle had a longer interior "life space", the rear impact was absorbed by the third row seat. If he was in a sedan, he most likely would have sustained severe, if not fatal, back and head injuries as there is less room for the force to be absorbed.
When he hit the tractor trailer after being pushed forward into the oncoming lane by the first, rear collision, his driver seat sprung back because of the force of his body (he's a big guy). You'll notice his glasses fly off.
Sometimes, in a rear collision, having more interior room can make a big difference in how the impact and the shock of the impact is sustained by bodies and objects.
And I wlways use the s turn when making lefts. lets me see what coming from a greater distance away and my wheels are always straight on a left turn. Good old YD
As someone who had the privilege of working with Cindy in the past when she was a driver safety advocate, I assure you this woman is a wealth of knowledge and smarts when it comes to how to save your life and the lives of others on the road. As Al mentioned, the S turn is the most effective way to safely make a left turn when in an intersection, where you are facing an opposing left turn lane. On a two way road, you should keep your wheels straight and continue to monitor traffic behind you, not just in front of you. Always have an exit strategy and be ready to drive off the roadway, if safe to do so, and save your life!
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Should his seat have collapsed like that from the rear end impact?
Yep. He was in a minivan.
He was also hit so hard that his sun roof opened.
This impact was severe. At least 80 kph.
He also survived this crash. He walked out of the car. Thank god he had the length of car needed to take it like a boss.
what does it being a minivan have to do with the seat collapsing? seats should be strong enought to not fall back from under you in an impact no?
What I mean is, because his vehicle had a longer interior "life space", the rear impact was absorbed by the third row seat. If he was in a sedan, he most likely would have sustained severe, if not fatal, back and head injuries as there is less room for the force to be absorbed.
When he hit the tractor trailer after being pushed forward into the oncoming lane by the first, rear collision, his driver seat sprung back because of the force of his body (he's a big guy). You'll notice his glasses fly off.
Sometimes, in a rear collision, having more interior room can make a big difference in how the impact and the shock of the impact is sustained by bodies and objects.
Or, maybe I don't understand the question?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=10&v=tADvFcj7Cm4
Nope, the seat broke on the rear end impact. Im thinking that shouldnt happen, although he looks like a big guy so weight may have played a factor.
And I wlways use the s turn when making lefts. lets me see what coming from a greater distance away and my wheels are always straight on a left turn. Good old YD
Getting rear-ended like that is bad enough only to have a truck slam you from the front! AND SURVIVE!
Dashcam also a good idea! The lies people say to get out of an at-fault situation...
As someone who had the privilege of working with Cindy in the past when she was a driver safety advocate, I assure you this woman is a wealth of knowledge and smarts when it comes to how to save your life and the lives of others on the road. As Al mentioned, the S turn is the most effective way to safely make a left turn when in an intersection, where you are facing an opposing left turn lane.
On a two way road, you should keep your wheels straight and continue to monitor traffic behind you, not just in front of you. Always have an exit strategy and be ready to drive off the roadway, if safe to do so, and save your life!
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