Wizard
SupporterThat headline got me looking..Here is what it says.
If the doors or windows won't work, automakers must provide a means to break the glass.
Anyone who's had the misfortune of being caught in a flood or a sinking vehicle knows how absolutely terrifying it can be. Escaping in such situations isn't easy, and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) hopes to shine some light on the subject with an underwater safety rating for new cars.
Starting in 2023, ANCAP will include submergence testing as part of its overall new car rating system. It will be grouped with other ratings in ANCAP's system that explore vehicle accessibility after a crash, focusing on rescuing occupants trapped inside. According to the Australian website CarExpert, manufacturers must show that doors can be opened for at least 10 minutes underwater without battery power, and that electric windows can still function.
Failing these measures, manufacturers must provide occupants a method to open or break the side windows, with information about it all included in the owner's manual. Without these steps, new vehicles from 2023 forward won't be eligible for a maximum ANCAP safety rating.
Cars And Water Don't Mix:
While there is no specific mention of the reason for this new criteria, ANCAP does mention recent weather events that have caused severe flooding. Beyond that, there's no question that new vehicles are getting ever more complex with electronic systems. That includes power-operated doors and door handles on some vehicles, and information on how such systems work in a flood situation is certainly hard to come by.
Studies have shown that pressure differences between the interior and exterior of a sinking car can prevent doors from opening until the pressure equalizes. Unfortunately, the equalization comes when the cabin fills with water, leaving occupants very little time to escape. It's unclear if or how ANCAP's submergence rating accounts for this condition.
As for vehicle safety ratings in the United States, the Insurance Institue for Highway Safety (IIHS) currently has nothing in place that measures underwater performance. Motor1.com contacted IIHS to ask about the potential for submergence ratings in the future, but a reply wasn't received prior to publication. We will jump in with an update if new information becomes available.
Source: Car Expert
Swaggie
There have been rumours about this for a while,and also detectors to sense if a child is left in a vehicle.
Maybe us humans are getting dumber as time goes on?
Yet audible reversing sensors are not mandatory in Aus,for all vehicles under 4.5T,and they are guarrantee to save the lives of our little ones.
And a $2.00 item for a vehicle manufacturer to supply and fit.
Although many have them fitted as standard equipment but unfortunately not all.
Super Moderator
Reversing alarms have become white noise, ergo lost the benefit they used to offer.
A bit like high vis work wear is so ubiquitous, it goes unnoticed.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
Swaggie
What is the vehicle doing underwater?
Very Very Lucky!
Need that now rulz at a Music festival today?
"Splendour in the Grass festival goers are calling for refunds after thousands of patrons were told to turn around from the North Byron Parklands campgrounds after waiting in line for 15 hours and being forced to sleep in their cars overnight.
A major queue of cars waiting to get into the campgrounds formed on Thursday afternoon as recent heavy rainfall across the Northern Rivers caused the festival grounds to be inundated with water.
"
Trivia- What some might not know is sound travels very well underwater.What we all know is Wet Wet Wet is fine singing but not great for Splendor in the Grass
Wizard
Lack of submarines ?Originally Posted by ramblingboy42
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Swaggie
Probably my bad,what I meant is the type that scream at the driver,and also light up the dash with a plan view of the vehicle,to show the driver which one is screaming.
Not the ones that beep on mine spec vehicles,etc,outside the vehicle.
Super Moderator
It's been renamed Splendour in the Mud and the camp site has been moved 16km to higher ground.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
OldBushie
SubscriberGeez! That's a lot higher, ay!
'sit bonum tempora volvunt'
Very Very Lucky!
Biblical flood Saitch
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