![]() Supporters of the g-force limit worry that as thrill rides continue to be built taller and faster, the g-forces are increasing to deadly levels. G-forces are already kept under control, even in the tallest and fastest roller coasters. It would be unreasonable to force regulations onto roller coasters when there are so many other dangerous, yet unregulated activities. As a comparison, in just one year, 1,200,000 injuries were caused by American Football, and 55 people died while fishing, while biking caused 500,000 injuries, and 700 deaths. Out of those injuries, 28 of them were not serious enough to necessitate a hospital visit. According to the Amusement Safety Organization, roller coasters have caused 30 injuries in 2010, and 2 fatalities. ![]() Despite the dangerous-sounding statistics of roller coasters, a g-force limit does not need to be implemented by the United States government.Ī g-force limit is not needed because roller coasters are already statistically among the safest recreational activities. Because of the danger that roller coasters seem to present, some members of the United States government would like to enforce a limit on the amount of g-force caused by roller coasters. Millions of people ride roller coasters like this, and even bigger ones, for the exciting rush of adrenaline, and the heart-pounding height and speed that these thrill rides offer. Titan, like hundreds of others, is a thrilling roller coaster ride. This is a roller coaster, specifically, Titan at Six Flags Over Texas. ![]() The train had just sped over 5,312 feet (1619.1 meters) of twisted track at over 80 miles per hour (136.8 km/h), and reached a height of 245 feet (74.7 meters). As everyone files off the train, they chat excitedly about their wild experience. ![]() The train arrives at the station after its mile-long journey, and the passengers unload. ![]()
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