There are seemingly endless factors that can potentially contribute to traffic accidents. The ones that get the most attention in the media are those that involve modern technology and thus spark debate. But while devices such as cell phones certainly do act as a distraction to drivers on the road, there are other more fundamental things that can completely change the way traffic flows and seriously lessen or increase the number of traffic fatalities each year.
Road design is one of these endlessly important factors that can completely change the everyday safety level of a commute. Hours of labor by skilled engineers, scientists and statisticians go into road design for major thoroughfares. Road design includes:
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To begin, every Mercedes must be easily identified as part of a cohesive family. To this end, the most obvious trademark is the three-pointed star. This star symbolizes the aggressive and forward-thinking approach of the original Mercedes designers. As a whole, the star represents the concept of a motorized universe, with the points standing for “on air, on water, and in the air.”
In addition, the Mercedes design philosophy can be summed up in three points.
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Pros: Sporty yet classy styling that will age gracefully, minimal overhang in front and back, impressive stance (especially with headlights on), 17 inch alloy wheels on GT models.
Cons: Stock antenna is huge, 17 inch wheel styling is mediocre.
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