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minus-squareNewNewAccount@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up16·4 months agoCheck out the absorption barriers on the edges of racetracks. They’re remarkably small for cars that could be hitting them at 100+ mph. Of course, the cars themselves are also designed to save the driver but it’s the same concept.
minus-squareHereforpron2@lemmynsfw.comlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up10·4 months agoTotally. Every next safety measure from airbags to seatbelts are about adding extra inches, rarely even full feet, and they are shockingly effective.
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Check out the absorption barriers on the edges of racetracks. They’re remarkably small for cars that could be hitting them at 100+ mph.
Of course, the cars themselves are also designed to save the driver but it’s the same concept.
Totally. Every next safety measure from airbags to seatbelts are about adding extra inches, rarely even full feet, and they are shockingly effective.