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What a Black Box Data Dump Looks Like

Posted by Soulskill on from the recording-for-posterity dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray recently crashed his Ford Crown Victoria while reportedly traveling 108 mph. The car was pretty much shredded, but Murray walked away without major injuries. According to data from the car's black box, Murray and the Crown Vic experienced the equivalent of 40 gravities during the crash. The data contradicts the story he gave police. Maybe we should strap black boxes to all our politicians."

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  1. Re:Engineering by DarkOx · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yea regulations, I get to pay extra for car and continue paying extra over its entire life in added fuel, because regulations require it be built to protect me from myself. Here's a crazy thought drive responsible, which includes not doing so while drunk or sleepy, and all that safety stuff would be less necessary.

    If I want to take the risk I should be able to buy something made of light weight bicycle tube and nylon.

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