Analysis of Technical Condition of Cars in Western Poland: A Study Based on Selected Indicators
(1) <i>Background</i>: Ensuring road user safety relies on the optimal technical condition of cars, addressing both active and passive safety measures. In Poland, vehicle regulations, articulated in the Minister of Infrastructure’s decree of 31 December 2002, establish technical prerequi...
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| description | (1) <i>Background</i>: Ensuring road user safety relies on the optimal technical condition of cars, addressing both active and passive safety measures. In Poland, vehicle regulations, articulated in the Minister of Infrastructure’s decree of 31 December 2002, establish technical prerequisites and necessary equipment. For this purpose, the main question was: What is the current technical condition of cars on the road in Western Poland? (2) <i>Methods</i>: A total of 1067 vehicles were tested, reflecting a maximum error of 3% in a population of 20 million cars. Tests were conducted at the diagnostic station from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023. Statistical analysis was conducted using STATISTICA software. (3) <i>Results</i>: Periodic technical tests yield insights into passenger car safety standards in western Poland. The application of formulated characteristics allows a comprehensive evaluation, providing valuable information on the overall safety condition of inspected vehicles. The vehicles in Poland have an average age exceeding 14 years, and their average mileage is 168,000 km. (4) <i>Conclusions</i>: The examination uncovered various technical defects and provided statistical interpretations, unequivocally demonstrating that these identified issues have the potential to impact traffic safety. Such studies act as a reference point for other researchers addressing the broader issue of road traffic. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-aff7556c83004bf1801b7db6a74b37702024-01-29T13:43:21ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-01-0114264510.3390/app14020645Analysis of Technical Condition of Cars in Western Poland: A Study Based on Selected IndicatorsMaciej Obst0Sebastian Glowinski1Dariusz Kurpisz2Institute of Applied Mechanics, Poznań University of Technology, ul. Jana Pawła II 24, 60-965 Poznań, PolandInstitute of Health Sciences, Slupsk Pomeranian University, Westerplatte 64, 76-200 Slupsk, PolandInstitute of Applied Mechanics, Poznań University of Technology, ul. Jana Pawła II 24, 60-965 Poznań, Poland(1) <i>Background</i>: Ensuring road user safety relies on the optimal technical condition of cars, addressing both active and passive safety measures. In Poland, vehicle regulations, articulated in the Minister of Infrastructure’s decree of 31 December 2002, establish technical prerequisites and necessary equipment. For this purpose, the main question was: What is the current technical condition of cars on the road in Western Poland? (2) <i>Methods</i>: A total of 1067 vehicles were tested, reflecting a maximum error of 3% in a population of 20 million cars. Tests were conducted at the diagnostic station from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023. Statistical analysis was conducted using STATISTICA software. (3) <i>Results</i>: Periodic technical tests yield insights into passenger car safety standards in western Poland. The application of formulated characteristics allows a comprehensive evaluation, providing valuable information on the overall safety condition of inspected vehicles. The vehicles in Poland have an average age exceeding 14 years, and their average mileage is 168,000 km. (4) <i>Conclusions</i>: The examination uncovered various technical defects and provided statistical interpretations, unequivocally demonstrating that these identified issues have the potential to impact traffic safety. Such studies act as a reference point for other researchers addressing the broader issue of road traffic.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/2/645vehicle safetypersonal vehicles technical statecar safetytechnical condition of cars in Poland |
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| title | Analysis of Technical Condition of Cars in Western Poland: A Study Based on Selected Indicators |
| title_full | Analysis of Technical Condition of Cars in Western Poland: A Study Based on Selected Indicators |
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| title_short | Analysis of Technical Condition of Cars in Western Poland: A Study Based on Selected Indicators |
| title_sort | analysis of technical condition of cars in western poland a study based on selected indicators |
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