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| PlainName:
--- Quote from: gnuarm on June 30, 2023, 05:05:53 am ---So, we do need to put a spike on the steering wheel? --- End quote --- Wouldn't help. Initially it might have a big effect (depending on whether the driver realised how dangerous it was - some wouldn't) but the long the driver didn't get spiked the more relaxed they get about it. They would be used to it. Consider things like chainsaw use: professionals (appear to) always use proper protective clothing because they do it so often it is just habit, whereas your average domestic gardener will buy and use the right stuff initially, then gradually discard stuff as it gets in the way, is too hot on a hot day, can't be bothered just for one branch, etc. |
| MK14:
I've read an interesting article, as to the most dangerous part of a car. Apparently, there is a nut, holding the steering wheel in place, that must be kept tight enough. Because, almost all car accidents, are caused by the nut behind the wheel. |
| TimFox:
It does not help if the nut behind the wheel is tight. |
| MK14:
--- Quote from: TimFox on June 30, 2023, 04:17:02 pm ---It does not help if the nut behind the wheel is tight. --- End quote --- It does help, if they know how to drive safely, and take care. |
| james_s:
--- Quote from: gnuarm on June 30, 2023, 05:05:53 am ---Sure they do. Don't you have a risk factor setting on your cruise control? --- Quote ---but they are definitely less cautious the safer they perceive the vehicle to be. People will text, play with the radio, drive too fast for conditions, etc, and this is getting worse and worse. --- End quote --- So, we do need to put a spike on the steering wheel? To prevent fast lane changes and cornering, the wheel itself should have razor blades. We can find all manner of things to make cars seem more dangerous. I bet that will make the much safer. I'm not going to stop saying stupid things, until you do. :P --- End quote --- No, obviously the risk factor calculation is done in my head. For example when the weather is nice and the roads are dry and relatively clear I'll set the cruise control to a faster speed because my risk of being in an accident is lower. If it's rainy, or the roads are unfamiliar, or there is a lot of traffic then the risk is higher so I will drive more slowly. My behavior is absolutely based on risk, why are you obsessing over some kind of fictional risk indicator device? As for the other stuff you are totally over into strawman territory there, spikes are razor blades? Are you on drugs? Absolutely nobody is seriously suggesting adding intentionally dangerous features. |
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