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When someone steps out 10ft in front of a car doing 30mph all the attentiveness and safety devices in the world won't make a difference. It's simple physics.


I agree, of course. That is far from the most common scenario.

In the most common scenario, it is the driver’s fault.

Of course there are exceptions to everything.


It's happened 3 times so far this year in my town of <100k.


Out of how many pedestrian-vehicle collisions?

Anyway, I am not saying it never happens.


Drunk college kids acting stupid are like 80% if pedestrian accidents.


Yes, and if you’re driving late at night near a college campus I’d recommend slowing down and being extra careful.

College kids are allowed to get drunk and act stupid.

You are still not allowed to hit them.




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