• NewNewAccount
    160·
    7 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.

    • Hereforpron2English
      100·
      7 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.