Why Are So Many Pedestrians Killed by Cars in the US? (www.construction-physics.com)

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[-] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I'm a european who has driven a lot in Texas plus some more around the gulf states.

Hoboy, where do I begin... Just to name a few off the top of my head:

Headlights are lame. Even at night.
TRUCKS
Awful roads. Even Houston, a very car centric city, has roads made from a blend of 80% concrete and 20% potholes
Speed limits seem to be more of a suggestion
Tailgating culture
Zipper merge, motherfuckers. Ever heard about it?
Average vehicle standard is pretty shoddy. I've seen so much that wouldn't be allowed on the road in Europe.
Infrastructure and options for non-motorists is pretty much missing, leading to people walking around the feeders
Police seem more concerned with enforcing stop signs than anything else traffic related. On that note, build some fucking roundabouts!

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