Choosing what to get from point A to point B, we take into account 2 factors - speed and safety. Long trips narrow the choice of vehicle. Today we will discuss the degree of danger popular types transport.
Public opinion
"What is the safest transport?" - this was the question asked by VTsIOM sociologists. Monitoring was carried out for 3 years. Throughout the time, the opinion of Russians has not changed much. Considered safe:
- Metro - 69%;
- bus and tram - 68%;
- trains - 51%;
- cars -48%;
- trolley bus - 40%;
- ferries - 38%.
It is interesting to see how the attitude of people towards air travel has changed. In 2011, only 22% of respondents named the aircraft as the safest mode of transport. On the next year the number increased to 33%, and in 2013 it fell to 16%.
Director of the center V. Fedorov notes that information affects the indicators. Major air crashes in 2013 caused a drop in citizens' confidence in aircraft.
Statistics
Official data differ from the position of ordinary Russians. First, let's find out how the death rate is determined for different vehicles.
There are several methods. The most accurate and common is the calculation of the number of deaths per 100 million km or 160 million miles.
Each transport group has the safest types of cars, motorcycles, etc. But the average option "as a whole" is taken. American Bureau of Statistics DERT in 2000. calculated the crude death rate as follows:
- Aircraft - 0.5;
- buses - 0.4;
- trains - 0.6;
- minibuses - 1.2;
- water transport - 2.6;
- cars - 3.1;
- bicycles - 44.6;
- on foot - 54.2;
- motorcycle - 108.9.
Based on the coefficient of flights - 0.5, a person needs to fly 200 million km in order for him (according to statistics!) to have an accident. According to statistics, the most dangerous view transport is an airplane. It is followed by rail and water transport. In order not to be unfounded, I will take the latest reports as a basis.
Aviation-safety.net has been tracking aviation accidents since 1996. From June 1 to November 1, 2017, 117 aircraft crashed or made an emergency landing in the world, 279 people died.
In the first five months of this year, in Russia alone, 5,770 people died as a result of road accidents and another 71,461 were injured. Even the safest cars are not able to reduce this number.
According to regnum.ru, for 5 months the trains had the least results: 41 people were killed, 172 were injured.
Planes take to the air every 3 seconds. Therefore, the figures are quite comparable and give general idea about the number of victims in the same period of time. Every year, about 1,000 people die from the crash of air transport, and up to two thousand on the railway.
Aviation
by the most safe means you can’t call a car a movement. In addition, the opinion that it is impossible to survive in a plane crash is also erroneous. If we refer to the resource table for registering incidents, we can see that in most cases there were no casualties. 500 accidents in the United States over 20 years accounted for 5% of deaths.
If we take only large crashes from the sum, then the mortality rate will be about 50%.
In 2007 Popular magazine Mechanics named the safest places on the plane. The journalists analyzed the data of the US National Security Council for 30 years. They drew attention to the dependence of the number of victims on the place.
The number of aircraft survivors as a result of accidents, depending on the landing site Nearly 70% of the survivors remain in the section beyond the edge of the aircraft's wing. Survive 56% of those sitting above the wing. The main impact in a collision with the ground falls on the nose of the liner, so the tail is relatively safe.
There are also statistics on the safest aircraft. Here are the top five:
- Airbus A340 - 341 aircraft of this type have been produced in 24 years. During 13.5 million flight hours, 5 accidents were recorded and no one was injured;
- Airbus A330 - 577 copies. 1 accident per 14 million flight hours. Total lost 8 pieces, 346 deaths;
- Boeing 747 - 1 accident in 17.5 million departures. 941 ships are in operation, 51 are lost as a result of accidents, 3732 people died.
- Boeing 737 NG - since 1997 3 tragedies occurred (1/17 million hours).
Interesting fact: Boeing 747 is officially certified to fly without 1 engine (out of 4). Those. in case of failure, he can safely continue the flight to the destination, without emergency landings.
The Boeing 777 is considered the safest aircraft in the world. The total flight time of 748 copies since 1995 has amounted to more than 20 million hours. 3 people died in two incidents. In the entire history, one ship has been lost. It is important to understand that the rating is compiled without taking into account hostilities and terrorist attacks..
Motor transport
Oddly enough, the car familiar to us is one of the most dangerous means of transportation, second only to motorcycles. Let's think about your safety in the car. The testauto.ru resource publishes the data of the largest companies conducting crash tests. Based on this rating, we will determine the safest cars.
In the graph overall score, "excellent" get Volkswagen Passat, Volvo XC-90, Toyota RAV-4, Toyota Prius, Mercedess E-class and C-class, Lexus GS, Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Such popular brands as BMV 3 series, Dodge Caliber, Honda Accord VI, Honda Civic Hathback V, Honda CR-V, Volvo S-70 and S-80 and a number of other cars passed the “good” test.
The main criteria for scoring are frontal and side impacts, coups, child safety. You can familiarize yourself with other assessments in detail on the indicated site, but we have listed all the excellent students. The source calls the Volvo XC90 the safest car in the world with reference to EuroNCAP specialists. The device dialed maximum amount stars.
Interestingly, in the evaluation system of some crash tests there is an indicator "pedestrians". Unfortunately, if you look at the table, it becomes clear that these participants traffic virtually unprotected. Be careful on the roads!
Safe seats in the cabin
Automobile
Do you know what is the safest place in a car? Most people are convinced it's behind the driver's seat. If the vehicle is hit in the side, then the chances of salvation will be equal for the driver and the passenger sitting behind.
The center of the vehicle is least susceptible to damage in an accident. That's why the middle between the two rear seats is considered the safest place in the car.
Public transport
It is the least dangerous to occupy the central places of public transport. The logic is similar: the highest probability of collision with cars moving on the left. Accordingly, passengers sitting by the window will be under attack.
It is also not recommended to sit on the back four rows. On the first seats, it is better to sit behind the driver's seat, especially if the seats are located with their backs in the direction of travel. The middle of the cabin remains the safest place on the bus.
Other payment options
This article considers one option for calculating safety, in terms of passenger-kilometers. The question can be answered in terms of the number of deaths per billion hours. Then, the buses will come out in first place, and the planes will go down to third. If we take a billion trips as a basis, trains will become the leader, air travel will move to seventh place.
All methods have advantages and disadvantages. Extras use different algorithms. It is enough for us to know that it is safer to travel by land for short distances, and by air for long distances. Well, the safest transport - spaceship. He is unbeatable in any case. In the entire history of space exploration, 18 people have died.
We introduced you to the transport safety calculation systems, introduced you to the course of sociological surveys. Now, the word is yours. What is your preferred means of transportation? We are waiting for your comments!
Any movement by transport is more or less risky, but there are nuances. We often use cars, the subway and other types of urban transport, we fly less often and travel by train, and we don’t get on steamboats every year. How to determine the degree of security?
“The main danger in life is that you take too many precautions.” – Alfred Adler
Unfortunately, it is not necessary to talk about a 100% safe mode of transport. There is none, period. But there are more and less dangerous ones. So which means of transportation - flying, land or water - is best to entrust your safety and security? Statisticians have calculated how many deaths occur for every 160 million km or 150 billion km of travel done in different types transport, and compiled the following safety rating.
1. Airplane
So, according to experts, the safest mode of transport is an airplane. Amazing, isn't it? Many people experience paralyzing fear at the mere thought of a possible flight. How can you be sure that this bird-like colossus at some point will not crash from above on the ground, clinging to a flock of birds or falling into a thunderstorm ...
But nevertheless, it is in flight that we least risk becoming a victim of a disaster. This is evidenced by the numbers: 0.6-0.7 deaths per 160 million km of track - the smallest figure among all modes of transport.
According to the statistics of air crashes, they happen by coincidence of the rarest circumstances, the probability of which is minimal. One plane crash accounts for a million departures - these are the data international organization civil aviation. And according to the statistics of the International Air Transport Association, in 2012, there were 6 crashes for 29,600,000 flights of airliners of Western manufacturers, and not a single one in Europe. The chance of crashing with the plane is about 1 in 8,000,000, and the risk of death is 1 in 45 million flights. Moreover, a person can spend 123 thousand years in the cabin of an aircraft and never be on the verge of death.
This reliability of air transport is due to several factors. Firstly, before taking to the skies, each aircraft undergoes a thorough check, and absolutely everything is analyzed: from the operation of instruments and systems to the slightest flaws in the coating. Moreover, the airship is inspected not only by technicians, but also directly by the captain, because he is obliged to take it into excellent condition.
Secondly, security systems are constantly being improved. Each aircraft has several overlapping systems. As a result, even if one of them fails, its functions will immediately be performed by another. So, if, for example, one of the engines fails, the plane will still be able to take off or land safely.
Thirdly, landing tactics are changing. If earlier it was customary to land the plane softly, now it is recommended to do it roughly, for better grip of the landing gear with the runway. However, even if the worst happens, the chances of survival for the victims are much greater compared to other modes of transport. So, from 1983 to 2000, 568 accidents were recorded in the United States, but only 5% of the passengers on board died in them: out of 53,487 people, 51,207 survived!
Having analyzed 26 major accidents, in which the liners hit the ground hard, broke into pieces and caught fire, experts found that about 50% of the participants in the disaster were saved. And here I want to ask a question: if everything is arranged so reliably and safely on an airplane, why are millions of people afraid to fly and why does it have such a bad reputation? It turns out that the whole point is that the news of any plane crash is immediately picked up by many means. mass media and spread around the world with hundreds of photos and videos detailing the crash. As a result, viewers and readers get the impression that flying is unusually dangerous.
2. Train
70% of Russians, according to a survey conducted from 2011 to 2013, greatest security feel exactly in the train car. Although, according to statistics, according to this criterion, this type of transport is inferior to the aircraft. There are many more collisions and crashes on the railway than in the sky, but they are not as massive and do not receive such a public outcry as similar accidents in aviation. And the mortality rate is higher here: 0.9 per 1.6 million km of track.
But we ignore the numbers and continue to treat trains with special confidence. However, there are indisputable reasons for this. First, the train ground view transport that moves along its own special path. Secondly, its movement is controlled and directed by the dispatching service. Thirdly, it is customary to strictly observe safety rules on the railway. Therefore big accidents with numerous victims is rare here.
However, strict observance of safety rules is typical for railway employees, but not for most passengers. According to statistics, main reason accidents on the railway - indiscipline. So, 65-75% of the victims were injured at the moment when they tried to cross or move railways in unspecified places, 25-35% - by violating safety rules at stations and platforms, and 9% - due to negligence when boarding and disembarking from the car.
3. Bus
This is one of the safest types. land transport: 0.5 deaths per 1.5 billion kilometers. According to the VTsIOM survey, the majority of Russians feel most comfortable on the bus, while the metro and planes, in their opinion, are the most dangerous.
Then why is the number of accidents related to buses growing every year, especially in international transport and especially in summer period? Almost every week we hear reports of yet another crashed bus with tourists – one that has fallen into a river, fallen off a cliff… The cause of numerous accidents is not bad roads, but the so-called human factor: the fatigue of drivers who have been driving continuously for several days.
4. Car
Traveling by car is twenty times more dangerous than traveling by train. For every 1.6 million km of travel, there are 1.5 deaths, or for every 1.5 billion - 1.6. Most the right way prevent an accident - follow the rules of the road and monitor the technical condition of the car. It's simple: fasten your seat belt, don't speed, and don't overtake. If there is a financial opportunity, choose an SUV - it is more reliable than other types of cars.
5. Spaceship
7 deaths per 1.5 billion kilometers. This type of transport could be considered the safest if the main criterion is to take the mileage of flights. So, since the conquest of space, 530 people have overcome the force of gravity of the Earth, and only 18 of them have not returned. Of all the launched spacecraft, 2 American and one of ours did not reach the earth. However, all disasters fatal did not take place in space, but during takeoff or landing.
Maybe with high level security, and not just curiosity is associated with the rapid development of space tourism. Flights are insanely expensive, but the number of applicants is not decreasing.
6. Ferry
20 deaths per 1.5 billion kilometers. Many people remember the tragedy that happened in 1994. On the night of September 27-28, an Estonian ferry built in Germany in 1979 crashed. Of the 989 people on board, 95 were killed and 757 were missing. This is the largest maritime disaster in Europe in peacetime.
7. Bicycle
35 deaths per 1.5 billion kilometers. According to sociologists, a trip to the store on a bicycle is 4.25 times more dangerous than a trip there by car. Most often, teenagers become victims of road accidents in a collision with a car. However, in Lately Despite such depressing statistics, the popularity of the bicycle is growing. This is a cheap, fuel-free, environmentally friendly mode of transport, and it also helps us fight the effects of physical inactivity. The main thing is to be careful and use the bike paths if possible.
8. On foot
41 deaths per 1.5 billion km. These figures are a revelation to many. What happens: moving around the city on your own feet becomes dangerous? According to some reports, going to the store on foot is no less dangerous than going there by car. Of course, it is not uncommon for pedestrians to be run over on the sidewalk. But still, most often they die, crossing the streets in places not designated for this, or ignoring traffic lights.
9. Motorcycle and moped
Extremely dangerous mode of transport! 42 deaths per 160 million km, or 125 deaths per 1.5 billion km. These are real killers, and their drivers are suicide bombers: 20% of deaths on the roads are caused by motorcyclists, although motorcycles make up only 1% of traffic. A motorcyclist is much more likely to lose his life than a motorist, because a motorcycle flying at a speed of 70 km / h is the most unstable and dangerous vehicle in the world.
10. Broom and mortar
This primordially "female" mode of transport, perhaps, can be called the most dangerous. Imagine what can happen if pedestrians and drivers notice a lady on a broom flying over them. Someone will lose consciousness, and someone will try to throw a stone at a floating figure. Therefore, in order not to expose yourself to mortal danger, it is better to fly out for a walk or on business at night.
To feel more confident in the sky, experts advise choosing not small aircraft, but commercial airliners and those models whose reputation is impeccable: Boeing-777 (not a single passenger has died in 17 years), Airbus A340 and Airbus A330 (not a single passenger has died in 19 years). one fatality), as well as the Airbus A319 (for 11 years, not a single accident - only one breakdown).
So that the trip in the car is not overshadowed by anything, you just need to consistently follow the basic safety principles: do not stand at the edge of the platform, approach the doors only after the train has stopped; when buying tickets, choose middle cars, as in extreme situations they are more stable than the head and tail ones, and also give preference to seats against the movement of the train. And, of course, do not try to fly over the railway crossing under the nose of a suitable train.
- Do not use tourist buses in Egypt and similar countries.
- Always wear seat belts in a car and do not get into a car with an unfamiliar driver.
- When riding a bicycle, be sure to wear a helmet and do not rush at maximum speed.
- Never ride a motorcycle or moped.
On the background a large number of a variety of vehicles, many specialists and experts, of course, want to know which of them are the safest. Statistics show that the safest mode of transport is an airplane.
Specialists divide transport into 2 groups:
- By service sector:
- public options
- special purpose
- Private
- By environment of use:
- Ground - it includes wheeled options and rail
- Underground - subway
- Air
- Space
- Aquatic and underwater
- Pipeline
Passengers boarding an airplane often shudder at the thought of taking off and landing. but official statistics unequivocally - air liners are quite safe in terms of movement.
For calculations, they take the number of victims per 100 million miles. According to the results of such calculations, the mortality rate in air crashes is 0.6 people. You can die in a plane crash in 1 case in 8 million. When compared with other options that are traditionally considered safer, then such a figure will turn out to be completely ridiculous. So, in case of accidents with mopeds and motorcycles, the statistics is 125 deaths per 1.5 billion km. Cyclists die on the roads in considerable numbers - 35 deaths per 1.5 billion kilometers of road. Even in the metro, more people die than in air transport - 25 cases per 1.5 billion km.
What ensures the safety of the liner
The reliability of aircraft, as noted by experts, is ensured by a number of factors. First of all, each aircraft undergoes a whole range of serious tests before the flight. Moreover, it is examined by both technicians and the captain of the ship, who must be personally sure of the excellent condition of the liner he takes for flight.
Secondly, it is the work of security systems. Today, advanced systems are installed in aircraft, and even in the amount of several pieces that can duplicate each other. Accordingly, if something happens to one of them, the other will be able to duplicate it. The plane can fly and land even with one faulty engine.
Thirdly, landing tactics change regularly. Previously, pilots practiced landing the aircraft softly, but now they are advised to do it rough, which improves the grip of the landing gear with the runway.
Is it possible to survive in a plane crash
Many are afraid of the inability to survive in a plane crash. But this is also a myth. Yes, in many cases the aircraft is destroyed. But the cases when passengers remained alive are quite numerous. This is due to the fact that all aircraft designed by those people who are well versed in aerodynamics and gravity. And falling from a height of 10,000 km is not so easy for an airplane to fall.
In the United States, for example, 500 air incidents have occurred in 20 years. The death toll in these is about 5% of the total number of passengers on board the liner. Even in such situations, when planes fall and break in half, passengers have a chance to survive.
Choosing a safe place on the ship
Against the background of determining the safety of a particular transport, many, of course, are also interested in whether it is possible to find safe places on board an aircraft. Back in 2007, statistics were published that clearly identified the quietest places on the plane.
To compile the statistics, the researchers took data published by the National Security Council of America for 30 years. They took as a basis the dependence of the number of victims on the place where the passengers were located. It turned out that 70% of crash survivors were located on the ground in the section beyond the edge of the aircraft wing. There is also a chance in half the cases to survive for those who sit above the wing.
The part of the aircraft closer to the tail is in a more favorable position due to the fact that when the aircraft falls, it mainly falls nose down. So, the chances of salvation are greater for those who sit behind.
The statistics of the safest aircraft
- Airbus A340 - a total of 340 such models were produced, which in total flew 13.5 million flight hours, 5 accidents were recorded in which there was not a single injured person
- Airbus A330 - about 600 copies were produced. Aircraft flew 14 million hours of flight, and during this time only 1 incident occurred. A total of 8 copies were lost, in which 346 people died
- Boeing 747 - aircraft of this brand had 1 accident in 17.5 million departures. There are 941 vessels in operation. During the years of use of such liners, 941 ships were lost, 51 disappeared due to accidents in which 3,732 people died
- Boeing 737 – 3 tragedies since 1997
The safest aircraft in this moment Boeing 777 is considered. There are 748 copies in the world. Over the years, this model has flown 20 million hours. During this time, 3 people died in two incidents. Lost during this time only one ship.
So do not be afraid of the aircraft because of the high accident rate. Moreover, the crew also undergoes special training, has the necessary skills and does not really want to die. In addition, an airplane is an opportunity to get to your destination quickly and quite safely.
The safest mode of transport has not yet been found, so do not be naive to believe that you are completely safe when traveling on it. When compiling statistics, the human factor and a series of ridiculous accidents are often not taken into account.
Of course, it will not be possible to name the safest modes of transport unequivocally, but statistics indicate that the safest mode of transport is the train, and the most dangerous is a motorcycle or moped. Only one percent of the world's population travels on motorcycles, but more than twenty percent of deaths will occur on this vehicle. Motorcyclists die twenty-eight times more than car drivers.
In second place among dangerous modes of transport is an ordinary bicycle. This vehicle is also dangerous because children and teenagers die on it.
Next come the subways and ferries, which kill a lot of people in one moment. The next two places are occupied by minibuses and cars, which a couple of years ago were considered the most dangerous modes of transport. The fact is that the design of machines has changed a lot, the level of safety has increased.
In third place is the bus, which accounts for 0.5% of deaths per billion kilometers. Of course, these data are consolidated, since bus accidents happen more often in Egypt than in Russia.
Is it possible to consider the statement that the plane is the safest mode of transport as true? Probably far from in full due to a number of factors.
It is much safer to fly by plane, since only 0.5% of deaths per one and a half billion kilometers. This takes into account not only civil aviation accidents, but also small aircraft helicopters.
It is worth clarifying that almost always all passengers and crew members die. When purchasing tickets for a flight and boarding a plane, passengers do not often think about where it is best and safest to sit down.
Experts, of course, are trying to determine the safest places on the plane. These do not include comfortable seats located in front, although they are located quite far from the engines.
The most dangerous places are considered to be in the middle of the cabin of the liner, since they are located above the wing of the aircraft. This leads to sad consequences when the fuel ignites, there will be quite a lot of victims.
Is it safe to fly on an airplane? Yes, if you find those very safe places in it. In order to minimize damage in a plane crash, you should choose seats at the emergency exit or at the tail of the aircraft. This is due to the fact that as a result of the panic that occurs during emergencies, passengers run to the emergency exit. Those who sit near him will not have to run through the entire salon.
At the end of the cabin, it is safe to sit because the impact of the nose on the ground during the fall will cause vibrations that will not reach the tail of the aircraft. By the way, most often during a catastrophe, it is the tail part of the liner that falls off, giving people the opportunity to survive.
Thus, to the question of whether it is safe to fly on airplanes, one can answer that, subject to all safety standards, it is quite safe. However, if the liner explodes at an altitude of several tens of kilometers, there is no need to talk about the safety of passengers.
The most interesting thing is that all the people of the world are terribly afraid of flying, however, they easily get behind the wheel of a dangerous motorcycle.
The statistics of the safest mode of transport show that the bus is the third dangerous place. It is worth noting that there are some differences between long-distance or intercity buses.
The buses that go far have soft and most comfortable seats. Bulky and heavy bags should not be kept with you, they are folded into luggage compartment, so they do not injure the passenger, falling on his head when emergency.
In order to avoid unpleasant consequences as a result of an accident, some simple rules. Even the safest seats on the bus will not be able to save a person during an emergency if they are not wearing their seat belts.
It is worth looking around in advance, choosing places closer to hatches or emergency exits. You should always keep documents, money and the most primitive first aid kit with you.
In order to feel safe, you do not need to occupy the front and rear seats. It is worth noting that at head-on collision Passengers occupying the first four rows will suffer the most.
The safest place on the bus is in the middle. However, you need to understand exactly where it is located. If the place is on the left at the window, then a blow from the side of the roadway is possible. It is worth sitting down closer to the aisle, which will save you from a fatal blow, which will be taken by the person sitting next to you.
The safest seats on the bus long distance located in the very center. They are located next to the emergency exit or the middle door, provided the vehicle is large. Of course, these places are unlikely to be saved when the bus is rammed by another vehicle, but in any other circumstances they will help save your own life.
By the way, in a frontal impact, the safest places will be from 13 to 18, and in a left impact - from the third to the seventh. In an emergency with a right hand, those who take 10 and 22 will definitely not die, but in a collision in back buses - 1, 2, 21, 22 seats.
The question of which seats on the bus are the safest can be completely answered by statistics. In this case, you need to specify the type of bus and its range. In suburban options, the safest place is where a person sits with his back to the driver or another passenger.
Many people in the world continue to worry about the question of which mode of transport is the safest. It is worth clarifying that as a result of a huge number of surveys conducted around the world, it was found that the safest mode of transport is the train.
The safest trains are considered vehicles, which move on the rails of most American and European states. Russian railways in terms of safety and reliability, they rank not last place, since the mortality rate on them is only 0.7% per one and a half billion kilometers.
What is the safest mode of transport Russians found out for themselves in the All-Russian survey, more than 70% of the citizens of our country consider the train the most reliable transport. At the same time, there is no separation between commuter trains and trains that will be taken to another city or even a country.
The safety of this type of transport lies in the fact that it follows strictly on rails. Dispatch services ensure that trains do not collide, which significantly reduces the possibility of an accident.
The safest seats in a train carriage are those located in the middle of the train. These cars, as a rule, are more stable and safer than tail or head counterparts. In a head-on collision, the passengers in the first carriages have very little chance of surviving, they will be the first to derail.
If you are traveling on a long-distance train, then you should choose the fifth or sixth compartment. At the same time, it is necessary to clarify that when traveling on the top shelf, you need to choose it in the direction of the train. Do not leave any objects on the table in the compartment, because there is a possibility of injury.
The safest mode of transport according to statistics in the world will be reliable if all conditions are met. This can only be done if it is possible to book a ticket with the right to choose a seat.
It is best to choose a compartment near the conductor, as it will be easier to get out of it. In the event of a fire or other problems in the cars, do not pull the stop valve on the bridge or in the tunnel, as this will make it difficult for passengers to evacuate.
The safest seats in a subway car
The safest mode of transport in Russia is the train, which moves on the ground, but the metro is only in seventh place in terms of injury rates.
Before getting into the subway car, it is worth writing down or memorizing the phone behind the glass in the cab. It is necessary in order to contact the station attendants.
Most often, trains in the subway, according to the safety statistics of modes of transport, are under the threat of terrorist attacks. If an explosion has taken place, you should not leave the car, because there is a risk that the electrical wires in the tunnel are damaged.
It is necessary to choose places in the middle cars, because it is rather dangerous to be in the head section during an accident. Some experts specify that it is not bad to be in the tail car because of the possibility of quick evacuation from it.
The safest seats in a subway car are standing ones, since explosive devices are most often placed under the seats. It's nice to be in the crowd, while the surrounding people will become a kind of human shield during the explosion.
Speaking about the safety of passengers during terrorist attacks, it should be clarified that explosives are most often left in medium-sized cars filled to capacity. For example, during the terrorist attacks in the Moscow metro, cars number three and two suffered the most.
At terrorist act you need to lie on the floor and do not touch the metal parts in the car to avoid electric shock.
Transport safety statistics are compiled from surveys of the world's inhabitants in various surveys or questionnaires. It is worth remembering that this sad statistic is calculated as the number dead people on a certain section of the road.
Statistics do not always coincide with surveys of people, but you still need to believe stubborn statistics.
Comparative characteristics of transport modes in terms of safety.
Many passengers, when choosing a transport, are guided by their own preferences. Moreover, every second person is mistaken in the relative safety of this or that type of transport. A lot of people think about safety when choosing a vehicle. At the same time, there is an opinion that the train is the safest. In this article, we will dispel all the myths regarding the safety of movement.
The most unsafe and dangerous mode of transport in the world: statistics
Oddly enough, but the most dangerous mode of transport can be considered a motorcycle. In total, 42 people die per 100 ml miles. This great amount, as it turns out several thousand people a year.
In second place are cars, minibuses and buses. You yourself often become witnesses of car accidents. 1.2 ml of people die in car accidents per year. Just think about these numbers.
Not included in the rating unusual species transport. That is, no dog sledding and space ships. Otherwise, the safest could be considered a spaceship. But since so far no one makes intergalactic daily flights, the statistics speak in favor of the aircraft.
Many people think that the plane is the most unsafe mode of transport and it is completely in vain. In the world, it is customary to calculate the danger of displacement as the number of victims per 100 million miles. As a result, it turns out that the death rate from the aircraft is only 0.6 people. In 2016, there were 21 air crashes, while the total number of deaths was about a thousand people. You will think that this is a lot. But in fact, more cyclists die every year in the world.
Despite the delusion of many, the first place among safe transport is the plane. Mortality is very low. Perhaps this is due to the higher speed of movement than that of the train. Accordingly, it turns out that the plane flies these 160 ml kilometers much faster than the train. Therefore, the mortality statistics are lower. In principle, mortality directly depends on the speed of transport. On average, 0.9 people die per 100 ml miles when moving a train, and only 0.6 on an airplane. That is, the death rate in trains exceeds the death rate in airplanes by one and a half times.
Now many people have a lot of phobias about traveling in airplanes. This is due to the fact that almost every year there are colossal accidents that all the media talk about. But this does not mean that flying in airplanes is very dangerous. In fact, many people die from car accidents. more people. The most interesting thing is that most people believe that there are no survivors after a plane crash. Actually it is not. A third of all passengers die. While in a car accident half.
The statistics of insurance companies also speak in favor of aircraft. In case of a car accident, the payments are small, and in case of a plane crash, they are simply huge. Therefore, we can agree that no one would pay a lot of money if air crashes happened very often.
According to statistical estimates, which were based on the number of victims in air crashes, aviation turned out to be the safest mode of transport. The second and third place belongs to the water and railway transport, respectively.
The most interesting thing is that passengers, on the contrary, consider the plane the most dangerous mode of transport. This is due to the fact that the media publicizes any plane crash. At the same time, few people talk about train accidents. If you resort to statistics, with daily travel by plane, the probability of death is very low. With daily use of air transport, you can get into a plane crash in the 21st century.
There are certain statistics of the most reliable modes of transport. This is confirmed and Insurance companies. Most of the money is given in the insurance of water and air transport.
Security stats:
- Airplane
- Train
- Bus
- Automobile
- Shuttle taxi
- Ship
- Underground
- Bike
- Motorcycle
According to statistics, you can safely use air transport, it is really the most reliable.
As you can see, people's opinions and statistics are completely different. Many people are afraid of the plane, although in fact this mode of transport is the safest.
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