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> What if cars got 2x costlier in EU due to the regulations to give you a .01% increased chance in safety? Ah, yes, the old "what if [totally absurd scenario]"
by rsynnott 11mo ago
> What if cars got 2x costlier in EU due to the regulations to give you a .01% increased chance in safety?
Ah, yes, the old "what if [totally absurd scenario]" argument. That's not what anyone is talking about.
- simianwords 11mo agoWhy isn't everyone buying Volvo cars if they are 40% more safe?
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- Naillik 11mo agoPart of the issue is that larger vehicles are “safer” for the person driving them, so long as their crash partner is smaller. Larger vehicles are more likely to “win” crashes versus smaller vehicles and pedestrians, at the expense of being more likely to be involved in crashes and more likely to cause fatalities when they do. It’s not just about how safe it is for the driver or passengers of the vehicle, it’s about the impact of those design choices on the safety of everyone else on the road.