The effects of right side water drag on vehicle dynamics and accident causation.

Author(s)
Hight, P.V. Wheeler, J.B. Reust, T.J. & Birch, N.
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Abstract

This paper evaluates the effect of asymmetric wheel loading as experienced when travelling on a road where water has pooled in the gutter and right side of the travel lane. Automobile trajectories are portrayed for different conditions. Certain safety considerations are discussed for when automobile drivers experience this phenomenon.

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C 2341 (In: C 2334) /23 /82 /91 / IRRD 862183
Source

In: Accident reconstruction : human, vehicle and environmental factors : papers presented at the International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, February 26 - March 2, 1990, SAE Paper 900105, p. 95-106, 12 ref.

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