During the past century, automobile accidents have killed and injured several million people. In the United States, motor-vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death for persons between the ages of 1 and 35 years. Such statistics have made safety a primary consideration among car buyers. Moreover, they have also led to the development of various vehicular safety devices. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses protect vehicle occupants during the course of an accident. However, because a large proportion of drivers and passengers do not wear seat belts, automobile manufacturers have designed passive-restraint safety systems. These devices automatically protect vehicle occupants. One such passive-restraint system consists of the airbag. Upon impact, airbags inflate immediately to absorb ..."
Abstract The goal of this paper is not to make a judgment as to whether air bags in cars are good or bad, but rather to look at the political changes that caused them to come about in the first place. In order to do this, several things are examined in order to gain a full understanding of the issue. First, policy changes had to be made in order for air bags to be placed in cars. What the policy was like before air bags and what the policy was like after air bags are very important to an understanding of how and why they came about. Second, placing air bags in cars was not the sole decision of one person or group. Many individuals had varied and strong opinions about air bags, and many politicians were aware that the amount of votes they received in upcoming elections could be affected by their stance regarding the air bag. Because of this, this paper looks at the air bag issue as it relates to Congress, the President, interest groups, scientists and the general public.
From the Paper "Stage one is the time before air bag legislation was enacted. It is important to examine this time, because it gives an indication of why air bag legislation was so important in the political arena. While politics is not all about votes, they are obviously a large part of it. Without enough votes, a person or a bit of legislation cannot succeed. Because of this, politicians who voted in favor of air bags in cars needed to be certain that the voting public actually wanted them. It turned out that the voting public did want airbags, or some other form of additional safety in their vehicles. Where the trouble came from were the automakers themselves (Carter, 1985). Not only did it cost more money to put air bags in vehicles, but many automakers were not convinced that air bags would actually save lives. Politicians had to be very careful here, because the automakers were large and influential."
Abstract This paper presents a product comparison between two family cars, the Nissan Maxima and the Honda Accord. The paper discusses the features of each car, examines the results of test-driving the cars, and compares the market prices of each. The paper also explores the safety features available in these two sedans.
From the Paper "Honda Accord is debatably the best mid-size sedan in the market. Its interior is spacious and comfortable, the suspension system is greatly effective and beautifully damped, the brakes are superb and the two of its VTEC engines - a 3 liter V6 and 2.3 liter cylinder are unbelievably smooth. The Honda Accord car is amazingly simple to drive and each feature, of it is user friendly. (You found the 2000 Honda Accord Sedan: Product Rating) The car is positioned as an "all-rounder" in the minds of the consumer and is perceived as a safe family car. People with families or people looking for a dependable transportation choose the Accord. The 2000 Honda Accord has bagged the Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle -SULEV. The Nissan Maxima is also a family sedan just like Honda Accord which has been recently restyled which offer value to families. (Get quotes on the 2000 Honda Accord Sedan)"
Abstract This paper looks first at chemical changes observed in daily living. It then examines the chemistry behind airbags. The major portion of the paper deals with stoichiometry, and works through some stoichiometric problems. It then discusses antacids.
Abstract This paper compares the Honda Fit and the Toyota Yaris, both of which are subcompact cars made by Japanese companies. It analyzes and compares important aspects of the vehicles, including the cost, design, safety factors, quality of the vehicle and customer service. After comparing all of these five aspects, the paper suggests which of these two cars is a better buy.
From the Paper "On the other hand, in terms of safety, the Yaris has many good features, and a few unfortunate omissions. Toyota claims to have been trying to achieve the highest crash test ratings in the sub-compact class, and there are many good features, such as the fact that the roof panels and the hood are designed to yield if the car hits a pedestrian. In addition, the headlights and front bumper have attachments that will absorb crash energy, while sparing important parts such as the radiator. The vehicle is also equipped with dual-stage front airbags for driver and passenger, and the head restraints have been redesigned to reduce whiplash for all five seating positions. On the negative side, the Yaris does not have rear door child locks, and it does not have side airbags."
Abstract This paper explains that the failure to wear a seat belt is the leading cause of death for people under 35 and cites examples from newspapers in the U.S. and in the U.K. to support this statistic. The writer discusses a few of the chief excuses that people give for not wearing seat belts, such as fear of being trapped in a vehicle, and uses statistics to counter each one. The paper concludes that wearing your seat belt equates to saving your life.
From the Paper "As mundane it may be, the truth of the matter is, wearing a seat belt can save your life. It is this effortless action, taking less than five seconds, that in the end is the difference between life and death. Not to mention, serious and debilitating injuries that can change a person's life forever. There is no reason anyone deserves to be or should be in that situation. When children are involved one becomes even more responsible for enforcing the wearing of safety belts early on. Adults can make the decision for their selves, but why let a child suffer when they can be taught the importance of wearing a seat belt."
