The physics of a pedestrian accident: MAC RiAus PDplus

Pedestrians are vulnerable road users. In this animation we explore the physics of a pedestrian crash and examine exactly what happens when a car collides with a person.

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[ryancowell]

I survived a car vs pedestrian impact by a reckless driver on friday ( August 23rd 2019). :( I had the walk sign and driver was making a left at a fast pace. Braked too late and hit me. I survived but am in Great Pain!

[evil_eye-]

The person's speed after the collision will be not equal to the speed of a car, but twice as fast.

[userenvy]

Would someone hit at 80mph die immediately?

[byronchavarria]

10 Feet And 30 Miles Per Hour Fallen By 3.1 Feet

[briansaiditsoitmustbetrue]

HARDLY rocket science ... Walk into the path of 1500 KG of metal on wheels moving at 30 MPH (48 KM/H) and you WILL be injured or killed
PUT YOUR MOBILE PHONE DOWN AND WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING WHEN YOU CROSS A ROAD...
THAT TEXT MESSAGE CAN WAIT A FEW SECONDS ... DON'T BE A DUMMY WHEN YOU CROSS THE ROAD OK

[alexandredorleans]

So basically if you don’t hit the brakes, no one will know how fast you were travelling :)

[ghoulunathics]

it's hard to believe we live in a scientific world that knows the physics of cars crashing in people, when still in 2021 it's still worldwide mandatory that the cyclists drive on the lane instead of pavement.

[jordanrader]

HHAARRD and no I win coz I'm god lol