NHTSA targets truck bloat!

https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24241047/nhtsa-rule-pedestrian-safety-fmvss-suv-truck-design

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5 Comments

r128@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

This is ridiculous. Everyone knows bigger trucks reduce pedestrian casualties. They're easier to spot, and they inspire a certain primal fear that really encourages getting out of the way. Think of the children!

baggachipz@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I say we make them even bigger. If they’re high enough, they’ll just go right over the pedestrian without touching them. Checkmate, libruls!

sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y

Nah, that's impractical, because then we'd need to raise all of the bridges.

Instead, let's add plows to the trucks to push the children out of the way.

lemming741@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

67/7522=0.89%

DahGangalang@infosec.pub · 1 pts · 1y

Yeah, that "preventing 67 deaths per year" bit seemed rather.....lacking. While I'm sure those 67 + families will be appreciative, this seems like a drop in a lake.

Appreciate you walking the figure out. It was on my own to do list.