Even though they occur frequently, vehicle accidents are the worst thing that can happen to a driver. The worst problem is that we don’t improve how we utilize our cars by learning from our blunders on the road.
The majority of drivers are very aware of the general safety precautions and standards that apply when using roads and highways, but it is only their negligence that results in accidents and wrecks. Human error is the primary factor in accidents and collisions, including overspeeding, drunk driving, driver distraction, running red lights, and disregarding safety equipment like seat belts and helmets.
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However, instead of discussing our mistakes, we humans find other things to blame for causing accidents. As a result, we often indulge in dubious studies and facts. However, all people are not the same!
Some have common sense, such as industrialist Anand Mahindra!
The industrialist Anand Mahindra is well-known because of his famous brand, Mahindra Group, which is well-known in the Indian automobile industry for making cutting-edge automobiles.
However, he is also very much renowned for his down-to-earth temperament, which we can see in the amusing posts he posts on various social media platforms, especially Twitter. The billionaire often shares a range of information in the form of images or videos with his 9.8 million Twitter followers.
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Repeating this on Thursday, the Mahindra Group chairman was seen making fun of odd facts. He made fun of the World of Statistics Twitter account, which said that accidents involving black cars are more common.
According to the World of Statistics tweet, an automobile has a 47% likelihood of crashing if it is black, followed by 11% for grey, 10% for silver, and 7% for each blue and red. The studies also showed that white, yellow, orange, and gold are the least probable automobile colours to crash. There are no reports to back up the statistics on the page.
Car color and crash risk:
Black – 47% more likely
Grey – 11% more likely
Silver – 10% more likely
Blue – 7% more likely
Red – 7% more likelyCar colors with the least accidents:
White
Yellow
Orange
Gold— World of Statistics (@stats_feed) October 9, 2022
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Sounds ridiculous?
Yes, indeed!
Because the stats were just numbers and had no context, Anand Mahindra made fun of the Twitter handle by using a statement by American novelist Mark Twain. Quoting the tweet from World of Statistics, Anand Mahindra wrote,
“What?? Made me think of: “The origin of the phrase “Lies, damned lies, and statistics” is unclear, but Mark Twain attributed it to Benjamin Disraeli It’s a phrase describing the persuasive power of statistics to bolster weak arguments” Or as we would say in Hindi: Kuch bhi?”
What??
Made me think of:
“The origin of the phrase “Lies, damned lies, and statistics” is unclear, but Mark Twain attributed it to Benjamin Disraeli
It’s a phrase describing the persuasive power of statistics to bolster weak arguments”Or as we would say in Hindi: Kuch bhi? https://t.co/FR6WjoK5Mv
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 13, 2022
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It’s unclear why the business magnate said the numbers reminded him of “lies, damned lies, and statistics.” This term alludes to statistics’ ability to back up weaker arguments. He added the term “Kuch Bhi,” which is a popular Hindi idiom for “crap.”
While many people agree with what Anand Mahindra said, many others provide counter-arguments to support the theory.
As a number of people pointed out, the foundation for these figures is the obvious distinction between light-colored and dark-colored automobiles. When all other factors, such as vehicle condition, driving ability, etc., are equal, light-colored and bright automobiles are easier to see (visibility) and brakes are used more quickly when necessary, whereas darker-colored cars might get lost in the dark.
While we don’t know what the reality is, all we can do is leave our own comments on these kinds of statistics.
You can also comment on our article and tell us your theories and thoughts about these statistics!
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