Fatal impact – the physics of speeding cars
Further Reading
October 1998, page15
Environment also benefits from life in the slow lane (by David Bromage)
Explains that reducing speed limits would save lives, money, fuel and the environment.
June/July 1998, page 25
The sounds of speed (by David Harris)
Suggests how you can get an idea of the speed you are travelling by listening to sounds.
10 May 2006
Shape-shifting car will brace for impact (by Tom Simonite)
Describes the development of a car that can anticipate a side-on impact and alter its shape to absorb the force of an impact.
22 April 2006, page 26
Caught by the sound of your speeding car (by Barry Fox)
Describes a speed trap that detects the sound of speeding vehicles.
25 March 2000, page 11
Death traps (by Mick Hamer)
A British study of road accidents showed that busy shopping streets are among the most dangerous roads.
19 July 1997, page 22
Pump down the volume (by Laura Spinney)
A study by Australian psychologists found that listening to music while you drive can affect your reaction time.
Page updated June 2006.