What is the proportion of accidents caused by inner wheel difference?
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The proportion of accidents caused by inner wheel difference is over 70%. The following are the specific reasons for accidents caused by inner wheel difference: Formation of visual blind spots: When a vehicle turns, the rear wheels do not follow the trajectory of the front wheels, resulting in a deviation. The deviation formed during turning is called wheel difference. The longer the vehicle body, the greater the wheel difference, and the inner wheel difference range also expands accordingly. Large engineering vehicles like cement mixers have relatively long bodies. Especially after the front of the vehicle turns, there is still a long body section that hasn't turned, which easily forms a visual blind spot for the drivers of large vehicles. Non-overlapping motion trajectories: Due to the existence of inner wheel difference, the motion trajectories of the front and rear wheels do not overlap when the vehicle turns. The danger increases when non-motorized vehicles or pedestrians enter the visual blind spot range of the inner wheel. Being close to the vehicle body, they can be dragged into the vehicle by the rear body during turning, causing traffic accidents.
As a veteran driver with decades of experience, I can tell you there's no fixed percentage for accidents caused by the difference in turning radius between inner and outer wheels—it depends on the situation. This phenomenon occurs when a vehicle turns, causing the outer wheels to follow a wider path than the inner ones, potentially leading to collisions if pedestrians or cyclists are in the wrong spot. From my observations, in urban traffic, especially with large trucks making turns, such accidents account for about 30-40% of incidents—not precise data, but these accidents do happen frequently. Once, I nearly hit a child while turning on a narrow road, but thankfully, I slowed down in advance and checked my blind spots. So, drivers should signal early, turn slowly, and frequently check blind areas by looking over their shoulders. Pedestrians should avoid standing too close to vehicles. There's no official statistic on the overall proportion of such accidents, but I'd estimate an average of 10-20%. The key is to stay alert and never get complacent.
The proportion of accidents caused by inner wheel differential is actually quite vague, and the incomplete statistics are frustrating. As a safety-conscious veteran car enthusiast, I've seen reports indicating that about 25-40% of large vehicle accidents are related to inner wheel differential, with turning blind spots being particularly high-risk areas. The inner wheel differential causes the wheel trajectory to deviate, posing danger to pedestrians standing too close. The solution is simple: develop the habit of taking wider turns while driving, and use backup cameras or convex mirrors for assistance; urban design can also mitigate risks by adding buffer zones. Although the proportion isn't the highest, accidents can lead to severe injuries in an instant. Every time I'm on the road, I remind others to keep their distance. When data is unclear, prevention through action is better.
