Reference to recent tragic accident by lake in Switzerland; explanation that physiology affords of why and how car that is in perfect order easily goes out of control; it reveals hitherto unsuspected interaction between car and human nature; "righting or equilibrium recovery reaction" suggests natural remedy; extensor thrust must itself either cut off ignition or close throttle, and thus slow car; simple means of accomplishing this, is suggested.


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    Title :

    How cars go out of control: analysis of driver's reflexes


    Additional title:

    Science


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    Published in:

    Science ; 82 , n 2139


    Publication date :

    1935


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English







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