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unless some other change is offsetting the difference? FTA: "Many studies and observers cite the rise of mobile devices and their growing role in our lives as
by dsp1234 10y ago
unless some other change is offsetting the difference?
FTA:
"Many studies and observers cite the rise of mobile devices and their growing role in our lives as a possible cause behind the recent spike in traffic fatalities."
Anecdotally, in my area, teens often receive the current family car (which is often 8+ years old), or one of the families secondary vehicles. Then another vehicle is purchased for the parents, often new or a recent used vehicle. So the vehicle with less up-to-date safety options goes to the family member that is the least experienced driver.
- quicklyfrozen 10y agoBut that's always been the case, and today's 8 year old car is safer then it was 10 or 20 years ago, so I wouldn't think this was causing an upward trend.
- zardo 10y agoMaybe it was safer to T9 and drive.
- vkou 10y agoThere isn't much of a difference in the safety of the average 8-year old vehicle, and a brand new one.
- YSFEJ4SWJUVU6 10y ago.. for passengers. Today's car may have collision avoiding systems, which could protect pedestrians.