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[-] Wxfisch@lemmy.world 79 points 1 month ago

No, because no one intends to hit a pedestrian with the car they are buying. That’s why we need to mandate safer vehicles, not trust people to factor that in as they look for a car.

[-] Albbi@lemmy.ca 15 points 1 month ago

I say build in spring loaded spikes that impale the driver in the event of a collision with a pedestrian. Since the cyber truck pretty much has that facing the pedestrians, if the driver is faced with the threat as well maybe they'll be more careful with their driving.

[-] reddig33@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

I’d say auto stop features and multiple camera views on reverse are a good selling point of a car. I certainly regret not getting the overhead camera view on the vehicle I purchased (and the blind spot indicators which don’t apply to pedestrians).

I’d also like to see the infra-red windshield overlays make it out of the prototype stage. This night vision/heat vision feature helps to alert you to deer, dogs, wildlife, and those dumb asses that insist on walking down the road at night in dark clothing in my neighborhood.

[-] NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

auto stop features and multiple camera views

That wasn't meant by "pedestrian safety".

Pedestrian safety is looking at the amount of damage that a car could do to pedestrians in an accident. It comes down to how the car is built. Things like no sharp edges, no hard materials, no dangerous liquids can leak out etc.

It is quite the opposite of what Massa Elon had in mind when he designed that silly truck. And that's why this is a topic at all.

[-] theneverfox@pawb.social 2 points 1 month ago

Systematic problems require systematic solutions

[-] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 month ago

no one intends to hit a pedestrian with the car they are buying

pssh, speak for yourself

[-] devfuuu@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

You need to meet the right people.

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