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Many drivers get into a state of shock when SHTF, i.e. they are going into an accident and suddenly are paralyzed or doing some boneheaded moves (like bikers tu
by bitL 8y ago
Many drivers get into a state of shock when SHTF, i.e. they are going into an accident and suddenly are paralyzed or doing some boneheaded moves (like bikers turning more which has the opposite effect). You can see it on many videos from China when drivers just can't believe what has just happened and continue, likely in a state of a deep shock. Or when you are face-to-face with a deer on the road, lot of space on each side but you still hit the deer because you were mesmerized by it. You should always predict what could happen even if you are a pedestrian or a biker (oh, cars surely won't open doors while I am on a bike path, right?). Casually strolling through a road with traffic without caring about approaching cars is simply irresponsible.
Ofc Uber driver was distracted, it was clear from the video. But I would put 80% blame on the victim.
- CaptainZapp 8y ago"Ofc Uber driver was distracted, it was clear from the video. But I would put 80% blame on the victim." For what it's worth I didn't downvote you, but think you're completely wrong. When I cross a road and see a car approaching it's not unreasonable to believe that the driver reacts. Especially at a well lit place (which apparently it is and for which the video gives a very wrong impression). In my book the company as well as the "safety driver" who's aparently so stupid that she watches TV when her responsibility is to supervise a deadly machine are criminally culpable and if I had any say she, as well as the responsible head of Uber's "self driving" unit should go to jail for that.