When I yell the c-word at inconsiderate road users it's in the sense that I think the female parts would be better drivers than the opposed thumb bearing ape descent, despite having no eyes, hands, or legs. In fact, I would trust a uterus to drive better than anyone else I have encountered over the last week.

#Cunts #Roadusers

‘Stars On #Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How #Safe #Vehicles Are For People Their #Drivers Hit

The National #Highway #TrafficSafety Administration has finally changed the nation's #consumersafety rating system for new #automobiles to accommodate #vulnerable #roadusers.

https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/11/19/stars-on-cars-rating-system-will-finally-grade-how-safe-vehicles-are-for-people-their-drivers-hit

'Stars On Cars' Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit — Streetsblog USA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.

We do know that the size of the average car in the #UnitedStates is utterly bonkers. And that heavy cars (SUVs and pick-ups) with towering bonnets pose a serious threat to pedestrians and cyclists.

The Vengeance model of Californian #SUV-builder #Reznavi has set a new benchmark in terms of #stupidity and utter contempt for other #roadusers. Bullet proof glass, tear gas dispensers in the rear view mirrors, flashing stun lights: #urban warfare, anyone? #carrogance #traffic https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/jan/25/pepper-spray-school-run-apocalyptic-suv-reznavi-vengeange

Pepper spray for the school run? The weaponised SUV set to terrify America’s streets

The extreme features of the Rezvani Vengeance – including electrified door handles and blinding strobe lights – are wholly in tune with lethal trends in the US market

The Guardian