Parents For Future 

Height of Folly

Deadly "frontover" accidents have more than doubled since 2008. Obviously we need TALLER CHILDREN.
It's time for stilts!

Adult pedestrians should also meet height requirements. As the trucks grow ever higher, we must RISE to meet them!

"Uh... Maybe we should try regulating VEHICLE SIZES?"
"Are you kidding? That would be RIDICULOUS!"

by @jensorensen in The Nib
▶️ https://thenib.com/height-of-folly/

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A Tall Tale | The Nib

Super-tall cars are endangering kids.

The Nib
Dec 8, 2022 at 6:54amWeb
Show threadjnbhlrDec 8, 2022
@parents4future @jensorensen @SheDrivesMobility @BrentToderian I suppose numbers are for the US?
Show threadIAROSLAV VOITOVYCHDec 8, 2022
@parents4future @jensorensen @SheDrivesMobility @BrentToderian
It appears like taller cars need to have a front camera and an AI system preventing these accidents.
Show threadIvar Grape Arnesen (new hire)Dec 8, 2022

The short-walker could also have som disability, a crutch, or a walking frame …

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Show threadMichael BDec 8, 2022
@parents4future @jensorensen @SheDrivesMobility @BrentToderian
Der Kauf eines SUV oder Pickup ist gewissenlos und verdient soziale Ächtung: „Ih, ein SUV!“
Show threadMaria SalomonsDec 8, 2022
@MichaelB @parents4future @jensorensen @SheDrivesMobility @BrentToderian When road are designed, a certain size of cars is assumed, so this exorbitant car size is double dangerous. Not only in case of collision the casualties will be more severe, but the chance having an accident is way bigger.
Show threadProlernestoDec 8, 2022
slashing tires is also pretty effective to lower these vehicles
Show threadHeatherDec 8, 2022
@parents4future @jensorensen @SheDrivesMobility @BrentToderian also maybe make more room for safe pedestrian and cycling routes separate from car traffic. We can build safer towns, cities and road systems for the good of all. More room for less abled to get around in electric mobility scooters too.
Show threadEli the BeardedDec 8, 2022

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Show threadpotatoofdestinyDec 17, 2022
@parents4future @jensorensen @SheDrivesMobility @BrentToderian I'm pretty sure a big reason for the trend for bigger and bigger vehicles is because the auto manufacturers are seeing the writing on the wall about electric vehicles and realize that there's no way to get a useful range without the vehicle being huge
Show threadKevin Karhan Dec 23, 2022
@parents4future @jensorensen @SheDrivesMobility @BrentToderian the #fattening of cars is often blamed on added #safety features, but I.think this is a mere excuse for most of it.