[Quietcars] 2009 Washington Seminar Materials

[michael townsend]

Bob, you brig up some very valid points; first, reporting the accident at
the time of the accident, which means that you must either have had a
cellular hone on you or someone with you or around you could have reported
the accident for you.  It might be well to learn how to take a picture if
things around you, too.  This may not be possible, given that there are ore
important things to be concerned with, like your safety and health after the
accident.

Critical data, like the type and color and make of car may be factors on
which studies are interested, and for the most part, a blind person can't
tell a Toyota from a Dodge Neon.  I had ears that were tuned into the older
cars, and their exhaust notes gave them away  Also starter motors were key
factors in determining a Chrysler from a GM product.  

Second point is that pedestri9ans should be wearing light colored clothing
when out, especially when it is dusk or dark.  Seeing ?Eye has an option for
one to purchase what is essentially a crossing guard's best which I use at
night when I walk,  The lights reflect off of the special tape positioned on
the vests and you can be seen for a long while.  

Tans, Bob.  



-----Original Message-----
From: quietcars-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:quietcars-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Robert Wilson
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 11:16 PM
To: Quiet Cars
Subject: Re: [Quietcars] 2009 Washington Seminar Materials


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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