What is the percentage of rear-end collisions?

What Percentage Of Crashes Are Rear-End Crashes? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), out of the 7.27 million car accidents that happen on American roads every year, approximately 40% of them (2.9 million) are rear-end collisions.

What is the best form of protection for a rear-end collision?

Air bags and seat belts are the best protection. If you slow down the force of impact will be less. Some of the causes of such a collision are unsafe passing and driving on the wrong side of the road.

What can pre SAFE plus rear-end collision protection do to enhance safety if a rear-end collision occurs?

PRESAFE® PLUS adds protection to occupants should a rear-end collision occur. A radar sensor in the rear bumper helps detect a potential collision and activates the PRESAFE® features. It can also apply and hold the brakes to help reduce peak loads on passengers and mitigate the risk of a secondary collision.

Who is most often at fault in a rear-end collision?

the rear driver
The reason for this is relatively simple: most rear end collisions are, in fact, the fault of the rear driver. The NHTSA rear end accident causation study found that the majority of rear end collisions actually occur when the front vehicle is not even moving.

What is the single greatest factor in motor vehicle accidents?

Explanation Alcohol is the number one killer on American roadways. Alcohol affects a person’s vision and slows their reaction time, so it takes longer to act in an emergency.

What is the most common cause of rear-end collisions?

Common Reasons for Rear-End Collisions

• Tailgating. One of the most common reasons for a rear-end accident is when a driver is following too closely to the car in front of them.
• Distracted Driving.
• Speeding.
• Hazardous Conditions.
• Whiplash.
• Concussion.
• Spinal Cord Injuries.

How do I protect my car from rear-end collision?

Safe Driver Training

1. Keep a safe following distance. Rear-end collisions occur when drivers don’t have enough time to react to slowing or stopped traffic in front of them.
2. Minimize distractions. Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 2,841 lives in 2018.
3. Use safe speeds and driving dynamics.
4. Plan routes in advance.

How can you reduce the impact of a rear-end collision?

We’ve put together a list of some of our favorites.

• Leave more space between you and the car in front of you.
• Check your mirrors often.
• Focus on driving, don’t be distracted.
• Brake slowly.
• Make sure your brake lights work.
• Pay attention to the driving conditions.
• Keep your view clear.

What is MB Pre-safe system?

PRE-SAFE® Our patented PRE-SAFE system anticipates a collision using a network of sensors. Seatbelts tighten, headrests adjust, and windows close all in a matter of seconds. Newer vehicles even emit pink noise, triggering the inner ear to protect your hearing from the pressure of impact.

What happens to your body when you get rear ended?

If a driver is holding the steering wheel at the time of a rear-end collision, their arms and wrists often absorb some of the impact. This can cause injuries like sprained wrists, stress fractures in the arm, dislocated shoulders, and tendon damage.