Accident and laboratory Studies of Driver Interaction with the Steering System in European Cars

Authors

• P. F. Gloyns - Vehicle Safety Consultants Ltd., Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
• S. J. Rattenbury - Vehicle Safety Consultants Ltd., Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
• H. R. M. Hayes - Vehicle Safety Consultants Ltd., Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Topic

• Steering systems
• Test procedures
• Fatal injuries
• Vehicle drivers
• Injuries
• Wheels

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