I’m loathe to advocate for cars but, seeing as you asked - when you’re in a car and you have an accident you don’t get smeared all over the road like a meat crayon because… the much heavier vehicle protects you.
That said, bikes are far superior in terms of safety. Larger wheels, larger wheel base, more stable load configuration, reduced threat to pedestrians in some ways.
And thus began the vehicle “arms” race with people having to buy bigger and heavier vehicles to protect themselves from bigger and heavier vehicles. By 2040 it is estimated that everyone will be driving Mack Trucks and the first non-commercial Caterpillar 797F Dump Trucks will start being sold to the public.
Yes, larger vehicles have become available over time, but smaller vehicles have also become available. There is no progression towards everyone driving larger vehicles, at least not outside of the US.
The family sedans or wagons parked in most driveways and garages haven’t changed significantly in size, but they have become significantly safer and more economical.
Ex-wife worked the ER for awhile. They called scooters and motorcycles “donorcycles” because once they scrape you off the pavement, donating organs is all you got left.
probably not a lot of public stats on e.g. deaths per mile with those scoots. though i bet the companies have that.
the cars do have some safety systems, vs zipsquat for the scoots. my impression is that your average scooter rider may be less cautious and less aware than your average cyclist, at least in my town, for what that’s worth.
And car accidents are better how? Going much faster in a much heavier vehicle is safer how?
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I’m loathe to advocate for cars but, seeing as you asked - when you’re in a car and you have an accident you don’t get smeared all over the road like a meat crayon because… the much heavier vehicle protects you.
That said, bikes are far superior in terms of safety. Larger wheels, larger wheel base, more stable load configuration, reduced threat to pedestrians in some ways.
And thus began the vehicle “arms” race with people having to buy bigger and heavier vehicles to protect themselves from bigger and heavier vehicles. By 2040 it is estimated that everyone will be driving Mack Trucks and the first non-commercial Caterpillar 797F Dump Trucks will start being sold to the public.
There’s no evidence that this is a trend.
Yes, larger vehicles have become available over time, but smaller vehicles have also become available. There is no progression towards everyone driving larger vehicles, at least not outside of the US.
The family sedans or wagons parked in most driveways and garages haven’t changed significantly in size, but they have become significantly safer and more economical.
I was of course just joking. But since you brought it up there is definitely evidence of a trend. Cheers!
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Never drove a motorcycle? Idiot.
Ex-wife worked the ER for awhile. They called scooters and motorcycles “donorcycles” because once they scrape you off the pavement, donating organs is all you got left.
probably not a lot of public stats on e.g. deaths per mile with those scoots. though i bet the companies have that.
the cars do have some safety systems, vs zipsquat for the scoots. my impression is that your average scooter rider may be less cautious and less aware than your average cyclist, at least in my town, for what that’s worth.
Yea safety systems for those in the car. Rather get hit by a scooter.