‘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.
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
