Современное автомобилестроение. Сахарова Н.С. - 63 стр.

engineers and a team of medical specialists who analyse the causes and effects of
actual accidents. Their conclusions allow us constantly to upgrade the safety
standards of all Saab cars.

   The safest car in its class
   Through HLDI (the Highway Loss Data Institute), the American insurance
companies have produced the most comprehensive passenger car safety statistics in
the world. The latest annual figures available (for 1989) show the Saab 9000 to be
number one in its class, with only about half the average number of personal injuries
per kilometer. Here is hard, statistical evidence that a rigorous and thoroughgoing
safety programme pays really big dividends for Saab owners and passengers alike.
   The driver has total control over the Saab 9000. Should an accident occur
however, the design of the body and interior play an important protective part. There
is, for example, a generous amount of room between passengers and the heavily
padded interior fittings in order to minimise risk of injury.
  Questions
  1) What is the safest car on the market?
  2) What is active safety?
  3) What is passive safety?
  4) Who analyzied the causes and effects of actual accidents?

  Exercise 9. Speak on the topic “active and passive safety” using the following
words.
   To prevent, consistent driving characteristics, effective brake systems, front-wheel
drive, superior stability, ergonomic interface, maximum collision protection, medical
specialists, causes and effects of actual accidents, safety standards.




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