Physical science
Physical science topics: Road safety
Bogged down in the four-wheel drive debate
A fair cop! Accurate breath analysis and speed detection
Fatal impact – the physics of speeding cars
Death-defying designs for car safety
Bogged down in the four-wheel drive debate?
Four-wheel drives are becoming more common on the nation's roads, but there are questions about their impact on road safety and the environment.
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A fair cop! Accurate breath analysis and speed detection
Breath-testing and speed detection are vital for reducing the road toll, but they will only be effective if they can withstand the scrutiny of the legal system.
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Fatal impact – the physics of speeding cars
Recent studies show that driving even a few kilometres per hour above the speed limit greatly increases the risk of an accident.
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Death-defying designs for car safety
Car crumple zones and airbags – designed to absorb crash energy – are contributing to a lower road toll.
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