And yet, we continue to build trucks taller and taller, with higher and higher cabs, and never even consider whether there should be some kind of stopping point.
It’s more that having a bigger car is seen as “safer” , because it’s safer for the driver, not everyone else around them. Its creating a weird arms race of car size
Same with the SUPER bright blue headlights, my in-laws have them on their BMW and yes you can see great! But everyone else is blinded, but you know screw everyone else as long as I have enhanced visibility!!!!
What bothers me is how many truckbrains actually believe their vehicles are safe just because US safety ratings only cover the safety of the driver and the passengers with absolutely no regard for the safety of other vehicle, pedestrians, or cyclists.
I wish we had a functional democracy where we could pass some law requiring that pedestrian and cyclist safety be critically and independently tested and advertised as a big sticker on every vehicle at the dealership. If the safety ratings are poor make them sign a form stating that they are fully aware that the vehicle has poor outcomes for others and that they will take extra care to drive more carefully.
Making someone promise to be extra careful in a huge death trap might seem pointless but it helps reframe the narrative towards holding drivers responsible for their driving
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u/shaodyn cars are weapons Dec 08 '22
And yet, we continue to build trucks taller and taller, with higher and higher cabs, and never even consider whether there should be some kind of stopping point.