• modcolocko
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    8 hours ago

    the “pushed in muzzle” is because of pedestrian safety requirements ironically

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      2 hours ago

      Really? Everything I’ve heard about pedestrian safety suggests that its better to go onto the hood rather than be pushed down and go under the wheels.

      It seems like this design would do exactly that, in addition to creating a blind spot directly in front of the vehicle. Though I suppose these trucks are so tall you’re likely to go under anyway.

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        3 minutes ago

        vehicles are required to have flatish noses because of laws designed for sedans to prevent cars from being wedge shaped and cutting pedestrians legs off, which applies to all sizes of car

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        Can’t report hitting a pedestrian if you never saw or felt the pedestrian you hit