in the early 90s I remember flashing your high beams was enough to get lights to switch, at least in Baltimore. I always assumed that was to detect emergency vehicles, but never confirmed that theory.

as someone who has a 1+ hour commute EACH way every day, the first friggin thing I’d do once money was no object would be to have a driver.   not just for the convenience, but also the liability: I can’t imagine being rich (therefore a huge lawsuit target) AND being responsible for an accident - yer gonna get taken to…

In my 17 CRV, I greatly appreciate that the seatbelt chime gives me a few moments to buckle up before chiming, and doesn’t just start blaring immediately. Interestingly, a ‘24 Accord loaner I just used did NOT. I assumed it was across the Honda brand, and I’m bummed. It makes me love my CRV even more.

I think it’s worth pointing out that the article itself admits how common it is:

“...almost every professional racer is also a rider. Every grid on the planet from sports cars to F1 is packed with people who find their fitness on two wheels.”

and despite this there’s only two injury examples supporting this piece.

hah, fair enough - but I really hope to never see F18's coming out of BWI, lol.

reminds me of a sign on I-95 between baltimore and DC, just east of BWI airport that warns of “low flying aircraft”.    Are they flying so low that people in cars need to be concerned?!?

I have to admit, the thought does indeed enter my brain sometimes.  :)   But I don’t see it as regularly as you seem to; where you live, Texas?

“That looks like a great way to get people to key your car!”

this can happen to ANY of us. if you think you’re the perfect driver you’re mistaken. stories like this remind us all to stay alert and expect the unexpected.

I just spent a few moments taking all that in.  The sign above the windshield: “Fix American Again” - is that actually the 2024 slogan?!?  LMAO

eh.. about older cars running longer the new ones.... I think you’ve been bitten by the nostalgia bug.  cars last way longer and are indeed more reliable now.   Back in the 80s I remember fretting about a 10 hour drive; changing the oil, getting the ok from my mechanic, etc...    With today’s cars we don’t give nearly…

I wonder if telling your insurance company that the neighbors know wouldn’t help? Maybe they can get some legal leverage on an “insurance fraud” angle, since it shouldn’t be them but the tow truck’s insurance that ponies up.

i think it’s more so the rescue boat can catch up once they’re done

seriously. let’s see if we can dare Elon into taking a cybertruck down there.  he already thinks it’s seaworthy, should be easy to goad his ego the rest of the way.

again, we are looking for the difference between ICE vs EV incidents here. not the person vs all vehicles.

uhh, I think you missed the forest for the trees, klurejr. this isn’t about the legal definition of a pedestrian, or if they can sue afterward. it’s about cars hitting people, and why, and how we might improve that.

what’s it matter what the pedestrian is doing when we’re looking at EV vs ICE collisions?   we can also look at the color clothing they are wearing, and the hue of their skin.  but none of that helps parse the difference between EV and ICE cars hitting them.

I read another article that all you need to do is get the car owner’s password to their tesla account, and you can then register your phone as a key to the vehicle, no additional verification needed. I was amazed at how simple the article said it was - lots of people chimed up to say you should at least be required to…

it’s about adjusting the build cost vs risk equation for the area - not building a fortress than can withstand anything.

because once attached to the car, he can claim he was “afraid for his life” and can then do whatever he wants