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vividspecter@aussie.zone to Fuck Cars@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

Researchers who analysed 10,000 crashes say car size does matter

www.abc.net.au

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Researchers who analysed 10,000 crashes say car size does matter

www.abc.net.au

vividspecter@aussie.zone to Fuck Cars@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago
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A study of 13 years of crashes in Australia finds a link between car height and risk of pedestrian death, particularly for women and children.
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    All the more reason to get one of these bad boys.

    https://www.motor1.com/news/615702/2023-rezvani-vengence-suv-pepper-spray/

    Of course armored body panels and bulletproof glass are on the list, but how about armor for the passengers? Vests and helmets are available, along with gas masks, magnetic deadbolts for the doors, run-flat tires, sirens, ultra-bright lights, a thermal night vision system, and we aren’t joking about shooting pepper spray. It’s also an option, and if you need to find cover for a quick escape, it even has a smoke screen feature.

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      meh. in the 90s south africa had cars that shot flames from the sides to ‘discourage’ carjacking.

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        Normal shit for a society obsessed with colonial racial subjugation. Tells you a bit about where Musk’s head is at with the Cybertruck. It’s childhood fantasy wish fulfillment.

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          valid

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        Also swingblades to take out legs

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          lol I missed that. like, scissors?

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