Types+of+Car+collisions+&+impacts

=**__Types of Car collisions:__**=

Definition: A car A hits the rear of car B from behind Cause(s): Car A does not brake in time to avoid hitting car B Effect(s): Whiplash – Hurling of head violently backward (hyperextension) or forward (hyperflexion) that injures the neck and in some cases the intervertebral joints, discs and ligaments, cervical muscles and nerves. Whiplash is usually encountered with concussions and more severe injuries. The effect can be short term or life-long.
 * __Rear Impact__**

Definition: Car A’s side is hit by the front or rear of another vehicle or stationary object Cause(s): Changing lanes, ignoring signs to stop at T-junctions or skidding out of control due to natural conditions Effect(s): Injuries and probable death
 * __Side Impact/Broadside Collision/T-boning__**

http://www.break.com/index/highway-collision-caught-by-dash-cam.html - Broadside Collision on Highway due to inter-lane skid (00:30 onwards)

media type="youtube" key="NkSDgbudx50" height="307" width="384" - Side Impact Crash @ a T-Junction

- Truck T-bones a Car = Double Fatality

Definition: Car A and Car B’s front ends crash into each other Cause(s): Driver negligence/inattention (e.g. drink-driving, sleeping etc.) Effect(s): Severe injuries and often fatality (Accounts for the highest number of fatal crashes)
 * __Head-on Collision__**

http://www.break.com/index/head-on-collission.html - Motorcycle-Car Head-On Collision on a Highway

Definition: A vehicle overturns Causes: The vehicle’s instability while making fast or sharp turns (lack of turn stability) Effect(s): Severe injuries and often death !Physics Fact!: SUVs, minivans and trucks (4-wheel drives) users are most likely to die in rollover accident among all other types of crashes due to the centre of gravity and truck width
 * __Rollover__**

=__**"An Ounce of Care is better than a Pound of Cure"-Carla C. Ballatan**__=