It is no secret that auto manufacturers around the world have gone to great lengths in recent years to make cars as safe as possible for drivers, passengers, and now even pedestrians. However, in a recent article by USA Today's Chris Woodyard, safer vehicles are posing greater dangers to the emergency service workers who diligently respond to accident scenes.
The past decade has provided new technology that makes the job of a first responder much more difficult during the period known as the "golden hour," or the critical hour-long window that rescuers have to get crash victims to the emergency room following a serious accident. This critical period can often be the difference between life and death.
One obstacle comes from the rapid growth of hybrid vehicles. While certain models are easily distinguished as a hybrid or electric vehicle, such as a Nissan Leaf or Toyota Prius, other more common models like Toyota Camrys and Honda Civics are becoming more prevalent as hybr...
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