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The other person might not strictly be in a car, they might be a cyclist or a person simply walking around, so I don't think your counter argument applies. I w

by zaarn 6y ago

The other person might not strictly be in a car, they might be a cyclist or a person simply walking around, so I don't think your counter argument applies. I would also argue that centering your car buying decisions around your own safety is selfish and or egotistical; other people are just as valid as you and you should consider their safety just as much as your own, especially the traffic participants that are less able to defend themselves against bigger vehicles like pedestrians or cyclists.

eganist 6y ago
> The other person might not strictly be in a car, they might be a cyclist or a person simply walking around, so I don't think your counter argument applies. > I would also argue that centering your car buying decisions around your own safety is selfish and or egotistical; other people are just as valid as you and you should consider their safety just as much as your own, especially the traffic participants that are less able to defend themselves against bigger vehicles like pedestrians or cyclists. If you're willing to buy a car based on the safety of others over your own, that's your right. But if we're being honest, everything you just mentioned is exactly why your active participation in defensive driving techniques is essential. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_driving https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_driving Since crashes always have fault, defensive driving and proper maintenance of your car are paramount safety requirements both for myself and to pay respect to other people. However, beyond that, I'm buying my car based on an assumption that other people will not pay me that respect (e.g. by texting and driving), which is also precisely the point of defensive driving in the first place. It seems like you're here mostly to force a debate. I made my point; I hope you're at peace with it.
- zaarn 6y ago
  I'm not here to force a debate, I'm merely pointing out the obvious. It is my right to buy a car in consideration with others, but honestly, it should be a duty.

by zaarn 6y ago

eganist 6y ago

> The other person might not strictly be in a car, they might be a cyclist or a person simply walking around, so I don't think your counter argument applies. > I would also argue that centering your car buying decisions around your own safety is selfish and or egotistical; other people are just as valid as you and you should consider their safety just as much as your own, especially the traffic participants that are less able to defend themselves against bigger vehicles like pedestrians or cyclists. If you're willing to buy a car based on the safety of others over your own, that's your right. But if we're being honest, everything you just mentioned is exactly why your active participation in defensive driving techniques is essential. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_driving https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_driving Since crashes always have fault, defensive driving and proper maintenance of your car are paramount safety requirements both for myself and to pay respect to other people. However, beyond that, I'm buying my car based on an assumption that other people will not pay me that respect (e.g. by texting and driving), which is also precisely the point of defensive driving in the first place. It seems like you're here mostly to force a debate. I made my point; I hope you're at peace with it.

zaarn 6y ago
I'm not here to force a debate, I'm merely pointing out the obvious. It is my right to buy a car in consideration with others, but honestly, it should be a duty.