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Cars in Conflict with Larger Vehicles-The Problem of Under-Run
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Accidents with heavy goods vehicles result in a disproportionate number of car occupant fatalities. This analysis describes the nature of these collisions with the intention of providing a representative accident background against which under-run guard development can be considered. The nature of passenger compartment intrusion is described, as are the injuries suffered by the car occupants who died. The problem of under-run is also observed when cars strike buses or coaches. Estimates are given of the benefits available from providing under-run protection on the front and rear of heavy goods vehicles. Case histories illustrate typical accident experiences in various types of car to lorry impact.
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Gloyns, P. and Rattenbury, S., "Cars in Conflict with Larger Vehicles-The Problem of Under-Run," SAE Technical Paper 890746, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/890746.Also In
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- Gloyns P. F. Rattenbury S. J. “Rear Under-Run Protection” Final Report prepared for IIHS, October 1986 (unpublished) Vehicle Safety Consultants Ltd. Kempsey, Worcs. UK
- European Economic Community Directive “Rear Underrun Protection of Motor Vehicles and their Trailers” Official Journal of the European Communities L 128 22 22 5 79 Brussels