• NewNewAccount@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    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.

    • Hereforpron2@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Totally. Every next safety measure from airbags to seatbelts are about adding extra inches, rarely even full feet, and they are shockingly effective.