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Auto Talk => The Big Guys => Topic started by: Laconian on June 29, 2018, 03:42:04 PM

Title: SUVs and trucks are 2-3x deadlier for pedestrians
Post by: Laconian on June 29, 2018, 03:42:04 PM
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2018/06/28/suvs-killing-americas-pedestrians/646139002/

(https://www.gannett-cdn.com/labs/death-on-foot/graphics/NHSTA-study-90_narrower.png)
Title: Re: SUVs and trucks are 2-3x deadlier for pedestrians
Post by: giant_mtb on June 29, 2018, 05:03:49 PM
No shit...? :lol:

SUVs and trucks have higher front fascias that are gonna hit you higher on the body and completely pummel your internals.  With a car, you're going to be hit lower and maybe break a leg and get a concussion from the hood or break a rib, but being hit with a truck/SUV is more like being hit by a wall.
Title: Re: SUVs and trucks are 2-3x deadlier for pedestrians
Post by: Lebowski on June 29, 2018, 07:31:20 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 29, 2018, 05:03:49 PM

No shit...? :lol:



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