Your second point is also untrue. The shape and structure of traditional car crumple zones and impact areas like the hood and headlights have a significant impa

Your second point is also untrue. The shape and structure of traditional car crumple zones and impact areas like the hood and headlights have a significant impact on pedestrian survivability: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257775117_Crumple_zone_design_for_pedestrian_protection_using_impact_analysis https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257775117_Crumple_z... These zones are explicitly designed with pedestrian safety in mind, as it is a specific area of testing for roadworthiness certifications: https://www.euroncap.com/en/vehicle-safety/the-ratings-explained/vulnerable-road-user-vru-protection/ https://www.euroncap.com/en/vehicle-safety/the-ratings-expla...