[Quietcars] 2009 Washington Seminar Materials

[Robert Wilson]

Hi,
. . .
>
> Last summer I began conducting a survey of people - both blind and sighted -
> who have been involved in accidents

The important part, critical in fact, is to verify that an accident report was filed. That is the only way to ensure there is some metric, some way to evaluate the relative risk. It is also important to include medical costs and hospitalizations. Regardless, we look forward to seeing your data.

> . . . or who have had close calls with quiet
> vehicles. 

Close calls are, sad to say, not a metric. This evening a large sedan traveling about 25+ mph came within arms length as I was crossing the street. It was dark and I had a dark winter coat and dark pants. But my close class will never be reported. In fact, it was an ordinary gas car. But close calls are not an accident metric.

Bob Wilson


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