1972 Preliminary Tricycle Safety Study: Identifying Design Improvements for Child Safety
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1972 Preliminary Tricycle Safety Study: Identifying Design Improvements for Child Safety
- Date Created:
- 1972-12-20
- EDTF:
- 1972-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70
- Description:
- A preliminary study conducted by Calspan Corporation found that conventional tricycles can be unstable and lead to injuries, especially when a rider is standing on the rear platform. The study identified various design features that contribute to instability and recommended a stable tricycle design with a low seat and wide track rear wheels. The Bureau of Product Safety is drafting mandatory regulations for tricycles and mini-bikes to improve safety for children, as a significant number of children are injured in accidents involving these vehicles each year. Another study is proposed to evaluate and redesign tricycles and mini-bikes for improved safety.
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 34, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
