r/nextfuckinglevel • u/HeXxxuSs • 6h ago

Tram airbags, coming soon to Zurich..

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u/tchissin 4h ago

the front of the tram usually has stuff that isn’t as pedestrian-friendly as a car

"pedestrian-friendly" you've never been hit by a car, aren't you?

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u/NewAndyy 4h ago

Car hoods are designed to have people fall onto it, instead of underneath the car and wheels. This results in leg injuries instead of vital organ injuries.

The lack of such a design is part of what makes SUVs and trucks way more deadly.

"Friendly" might not be the best word, but they do have safety features with pedestrians in mind.

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u/Tzunamitom 3h ago

Cybertruck has entered the chat

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u/NewAndyy 3h ago

I did say "except SUVs and trucks". Cybertrucks are illegal in the EU because they lack this kind of safety features (and many more).