Why are motorists so tight?

""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads
of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be
headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -
it is just a normal day on the roads.

Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such
as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these
devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable
road users - pedestrians.

Convincing car buyers to shell out on devices to protect themselves
and their passengers can be difficult enough, says Robert LaGuerra of
technology consultancy ABI Research in Oyster Bay, New York.
Persuading them to spend money to protect others is even more
difficult. " (New Scientist)

Don't motorists care?

On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:30:15 PM UTC+1, Squashme wrote:
""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads

of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be

headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -

it is just a normal day on the roads.



Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such

as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these

devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable

road users - pedestrians.



Convincing car buyers to shell out on devices to protect themselves

and their passengers can be difficult enough, says Robert LaGuerra of

technology consultancy ABI Research in Oyster Bay, New York.

Persuading them to spend money to protect others is even more

difficult. " (New Scientist)



Don't motorists care?

Are lights safety devices, if so why do I see so many cyclists without them at night.

On Aug 15, 10:10*pm, francis wrote:
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:30:15 PM UTC+1, Squashme wrote:
""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads

of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be

headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -

it is just a normal day on the roads.

Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such

as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these

devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable

road users - pedestrians.

Convincing car buyers to shell out on devices to protect themselves

and their passengers can be difficult enough, says Robert LaGuerra of

technology consultancy ABI Research in Oyster Bay, New York.

Persuading them to spend money to protect others is even more

difficult. " (New Scientist)

Don't motorists care?

Are lights safety devices, if so why do I see so many cyclists without them at night.

Response 1 (an old one but still fun) (if you find Pinhead Dave VOR's
outpourings funny, that is):-
Guess not, as you seem able to see them without the lights.

Response 2:- I figure that if you can't see me, you can't hit me.

"Squashme" wrote in message
...

""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads
of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be
headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -
it is just a normal day on the roads.

Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such
as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these
devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable
road users - pedestrians.

Does the ABS turn itself off if there's a pedestrian in front of the car?

--
Alex

"Dr Zoidberg" wrote
"Squashme" wrote

""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads
of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be
headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -
it is just a normal day on the roads.

Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such
as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these
devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable
road users - pedestrians.

Does the ABS turn itself off if there's a pedestrian in front of the car?

No, but it is not activated by the horn.

On 15/08/2012 22:10, francis wrote:
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:30:15 PM UTC+1, Squashme wrote:
""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads

of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be

headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -

it is just a normal day on the roads.

RTC's barely make the top ten causes of death, less than 2%.



Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such

as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these

devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable

road users - pedestrians.

And cyclists have no safety improvements to speak of.



Convincing car buyers to shell out on devices to protect themselves

and their passengers can be difficult enough, says Robert LaGuerra of

technology consultancy ABI Research in Oyster Bay, New York.

Persuading them to spend money to protect others is even more

difficult. " (New Scientist)



Don't motorists care?

Are lights safety devices, if so why do I see so many cyclists without them at night.

Are helmets safety devices? Why don't cyclists wear them?

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton, of Lancaster
University, wrote in an interim assessment of the Understanding Walking
and Cycling study. "For them, cycling is a bit embarrassing, they fail
to see its purpose, and have no interest in integrating it into their
lives, certainly on a regular basis."

On 15/08/2012 21:30, Squashme wrote:

""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads
of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be
headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -
it is just a normal day on the roads.

Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such
as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these
devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable
road users - pedestrians.

Convincing car buyers to shell out on devices to protect themselves
and their passengers can be difficult enough, says Robert LaGuerra of
technology consultancy ABI Research in Oyster Bay, New York.
Persuading them to spend money to protect others is even more
difficult. " (New Scientist)

Don't motorists care?

Perhaps if they weren't over taxed by £18 billion a year..........

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton, of Lancaster
University, wrote in an interim assessment of the Understanding Walking
and Cycling study. "For them, cycling is a bit embarrassing, they fail
to see its purpose, and have no interest in integrating it into their
lives, certainly on a regular basis."

"Squashme" wrote in message
...


""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads
of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be
headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -
it is just a normal day on the roads.

Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such
as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these
devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable
road users - pedestrians.

Convincing car buyers to shell out on devices to protect themselves
and their passengers can be difficult enough, says Robert LaGuerra of
technology consultancy ABI Research in Oyster Bay, New York.
Persuading them to spend money to protect others is even more
difficult. " (New Scientist)

Don't motorists care?

The day that cycles are equipped with all the safety features that come as
standard on most modern cars (eg. ABS Braking), then you'll be in a position
to comment.
A large core of cyclists won't use even the most basic safety devices or
procedures (eg. Helmets, lights, undertaking on the nearside of large
vehicles, et al).
If cyclists can't be arsed to look after their own safety, why do they
expect others to do do it for them?

On Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:53:58 AM UTC+1, Dave - Cyclists VOR wrote:
On 15/08/2012 21:30, Squashme wrote:



""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads

of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be

headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -

it is just a normal day on the roads.



Cars are increasingly being fitted with high-tech safety features such

as anti-skid brakes and adaptive cruise control. But almost all these

devices protect drivers and passengers rather than the most vulnerable

road users - pedestrians.



Convincing car buyers to shell out on devices to protect themselves

and their passengers can be difficult enough, says Robert LaGuerra of

technology consultancy ABI Research in Oyster Bay, New York.

Persuading them to spend money to protect others is even more

difficult. " (New Scientist)



Don't motorists care?



Perhaps if they weren't over taxed by �18 billion a year...........

Other made up figures are available, some of which are preceded by a minus sign.

On Aug 16, 8:43*am, Dave - Cyclists VOR
wrote:
On 15/08/2012 22:10, francis wrote:

On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:30:15 PM UTC+1, Squashme wrote:
""Today a series of collisions will kill 50 pedestrians on the roads

of the developed world. If this were a terrorist attack it would be

headline news. But you will never hear about most of these victims -

it is just a normal day on the roads.

RTC's barely make the top ten causes of death, less than 2%.


And yet you are so concerned about cyclists who kill an average of 2
pedestrians per year, and none at all some years. And we never kill
our major killers, motorists. Is it genuine concern, or is it to try
and make cyclists suffer?