- 1. What is a rollover?
- 2. What types of vehicles are more likely to roll over?
- 3. What causes a vehicle rollover?
- 4. What causes tire treads and belts to separate?
1. What is a rollover?
In a rollover type of accident, an automobile will physically roll over into an upside-down position at some point, and occupants can be crushed or ejected from the vehicle.
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2. What types of vehicles are more likely to roll over?
SUVs and other vehicles that have a high center of gravity have been shown to be more likely to roll over than smaller, more stable vehicles.
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3. What causes a vehicle rollover?
A rollover accident can result from speeding while making a turn, tire blowouts, or striking of a curb or other object. For example, the lack of stability caused by the increased height and narrow width of SUVs make them more prone to rollovers than other vehicles.
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4. What causes tire treads and belts to separate?
When the metal fails to stick to the rubber of the tire, separation can result. The improper mixing of the sulfur inside the rubber or a defect in the metal’s brass plating can cause this adhesion failure to occur.
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