Evaluation of restraint system for coach passengers

Botto, P.; Caillieret, M. C.; Tarrière, C.; Got, C.; Patel, A.

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Abstract

One of the most important ways of improving safety in coaches is to develop a specific restraint system, a seat lap belt, public transport systems.

This paper is based on accident research on 47 real world coach accidents.

This document is proposed for the ESV 1994 programme. It analyses the potential effectiveness of a restraining system for coach passengers and for all vehicle seats. The paper first clearly defines the type of restraint system required for effective coach passenger safety. Finally, we estimate the level of efficiency that can be achieved by such a restraint system based on a sample of 47 real World coach accidents that have occurred on French territory.

This paper is based on the different types of main impact but above all on the various injury mechanisms.

Results are provided after considering each passenger case involved in 47 coach crashes.

For each passenger, We know precisely his or her location inside the vehicle before the crash, and the medical records of his injuries.

This study shows to What extent it is necessary to improve safety for coach passengers and this can be achieved thanks to a specific restraint system.

Cited Works (2)

Year	Entry
1991	Botto P, Caillieret MC, Patel A, Got C, Tarrière C. Passenger protection in single and double-decker coaches in tipping over. In: Proceedings of the 13th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV). November 4-7, 1991; Paris, France.1284-1292.
1985	Thomas C, Hartemann F, Tarriere C, Botto P, Got C, Patel A. Severe coach accident survey. In: Proceedings of the 10th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV). July 1-4, 1985; Oxford, England.904-914. SAE 856103.

Cited By (1)

Year	Entry
1996	Botto P, Got C. Vehicle rollover and occupant retention. In: Proceedings of the 15th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV). May 13-16, 1996; Melbourne, Australia.1912-1919.