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I don't think I'd feel too safe no matter what. There are good odds that the smaller car is moving faster than the big clumsy pickup, and so the car is likely
by rootusrootus 2y ago
I don't think I'd feel too safe no matter what. There are good odds that the smaller car is moving faster than the big clumsy pickup, and so the car is likely to have at least as much, and maybe more kinetic energy.
Also, bumpers on pickups are actually pretty low. Any normal bollard or concrete planter is going to be pretty effective. No pickup is going to drive over something like that.
- dghlsakjg 2y agoWhy are there good odds that a smaller car is traveling faster? Pickup trucks and SUVs don’t noticeably lag behind traffic or travel slowly in my experience. The scenario I was discussing is when there isn’t a bollard but some other barrier specifically designed to stop a vehicle. A higher center of gravity and larger wheels will certainly help get over many obstacles that would otherwise stop a smart car. If you had to bet which car was more likely to be deflected by a curb strike and which would not, I have a hard time believing you would put your money on a truck vs a small car.