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What are the chances of survival of a pedestrian hit by a car?

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  • Post category:Driving / Personal safety
  • Post published:May 1, 2013

A pedestrian hit at 30mph has an 80% chance of survival. At 40mph, it’s 10%.

Source: Barely Legal Drivers @ BBC Three

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