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Boy hit by a prius says he couldnt hear it
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/...th.hybrid.kare
I can understand the concept in regards to blind people, but people need to look both ways before crossing the street. Most newer cars are just as quiet. |
You know, I'm not against the idea of the cars emitting some sort of sound while in 'silent mode'. Even bicycles tend to have that clicking sound to them while moving and a cute little bell is a big help too.
But you're right, most newer cars are just as quiet. |
In that situation, most kids are just plain dumb. Whether that had been a Prius or a Chevy running duals the kid would have still been hit. On top of that, anyone who has been around a Prius or a Highlander in EV mode has heard the charatistic buzz/whine that those cars produce when rolling around. Those cars make pleanty of noise IMO.
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Well the sucky part is is that even if the person is J-walking the driver is ALWAYS still at fault :(
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Might just be my hearing :D I'm in a band and play concerts right in front of my bass amp, and I've got a 2400 (1200RMS) watt stereo system in my jeep as well :thumbup:
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still doesn't matter on a bike. I know... I had a 30 minute argument in class about it. The driver is always at fault legally, but the person that gets hit decides whether or not to press charges. If not the driver gets lucky.
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I'm pretty sure, because since bikes don't have insurance, if you hit him, it's going to be YOUR insurance that covers everything. Regardless of who did it. I tried that method. I asked if the person did something illegal and I accidentally hit him if it would be his fault but nope. The teacher whom I argued with had a story about her relative creaming an old lady while it was foggy and she was illegally on the street but he hit her and killed her and got charged for killing someone. He's apparently been Mentally not-ok ever since.
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Holy crap, that is pretty scary. You know, I should call my local insurance company and find out directly from them. EDIT: I just called the insurance branch and even they don't even know! I'll have to call an insurance claims adjuster tomorrow to get a straight answer. |
In Quebec we have what we call the "no fault", literally. So if you get hit you can't sue no matter what. It has its advantages, as you can't loose everything because of a simple honest accident, or some dumbtard that did something illegal. On the other hand the government will provide for your well being if you got hit, but it's marginal and you're almost sure to be worst off financially than if you would have avoided the accident.
But this applies to what happen on the road only. If a thief breaks into your house and fall, breaking his ankle, he can sue you. |
I actually almost walked out in front of an insight the other day. I wouldn't say that normal cars are "just as quiet." :p
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The fact that a Harley buzzes up and down my street at 3am makes me believe silent is the way to go. Total efficiency would be the absence of sound. Not only does the Prius directly pollute the air less as it drives, it emits less sound pollution.
Imagine how much quieter and pleasant life could be in a populated area if all cars were silent. If all outdoor lighting (e.g. street lights, porch lights, etc.) could be removed and cars made silent, the quality of suburban life would shoot up immensely. - LostCause |
I wouldn't be against it if the Prius made a bit more noise. Of course, it would be better if people would just look both ways and Prius owners didn't drive in heavy fog, but we are talking about human beings. Even intelligent people can sometimes be absent minded and do silly things. It would use almost no energy to make some part a bit more noisy at low speeds, and probably save a few injuries every year.
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I didn't think they did, mehbe she was EOCing...the thing sure wasn't making any engine noise when it came around the corner of my building. :p
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I'm sorry but that is just so terribly moronic, the clip just epitomizes "slow news day".
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Maybe while in EV mode, they could have a speaker that dings or something like when your door is open. except not as fast and annoying. or play music. |
Just had this conversation with a friend on AIM:
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Slow speed operations in congested areas is a problem. In parking lots folks just never hear you. If you turn the AC on the fan is really loud and people will hear that and turn around but you really need to be carefull.
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For one thing, the street looked pretty straight and clear.
I think the punk was listening to that rack system in the video at quite the volume. What happened to looking around? News hype. Yeah, I'm a bit harsh today. |
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I think a bigger deal should be made over was the kid wearing a helmet. :o |
^ exactly
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Maybe cars like the prius could have a frontal proximity alarm when moving. That way it would be quiet except for when someone is walking out in front of it.
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except it'd be hell if your trying to park, and there's a car parked in the spot in front of you. |
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Regardless of how quiet it is, you should be able to see it! Do you not see parked cars? Now if the X (where X is a car ex. prius/corvette without muffler/truck with cherry bomb) is almost silent and driving at 50-70mph then may be it will be hard for you to see it coming even if you have looked on both sides of the road. |
Being someone who was once in an accident while riding a bike, I can tell you that in NJ the car drivers and my parents home owners insurance were involved. I was riding down the road with the "right of way" when a car made a left turn into a parking lot entrance and had to stop right in front of me. I broadsided the car totaling my bike and doing a bit of damage to their door and fender.
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How come the driver's insurance didn't cover the damage, since you had the right of way?
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I blame anti-lock brakes. :rolleyes: When i was a kid you could tell if you were going to die or just get a nasty bump by how hard the rubber was screeching before impact.
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So one solution could be for drivers with EV modes to roll down their windows and pump up the music if they're in congested peddie-heavy areas like parking lots. What's next -- someone busts out the clothespin and deck of cars?
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just throw a set of these tires on, you'll be heard for about a half mile at any speed, haha.
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ughh
sounds like a nice way and excuse to sue somebody for a lot of money.
it will also give people against electric cars (oil companies) lots to talk about. |
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