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Toyota automatically stops car before it can hit pedestrian

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Re: Toyota automatically stops car before it can hit pedestrian

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Whenever I almost get hit by a car while I'm walking around San Francisco, I'd say that 8 times out of 10 it's a Prius... so this is definitely welcome.

I've had like 4 cyclists ride into my Prius. It's like a magnet for the unaware.

Those things sneak up on you! It's surprising how much cyclists and pedestrians rely on engine noise.

Re: Toyota automatically stops car before it can hit pedestrian

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Whenever I almost get hit by a car while I'm walking around San Francisco, I'd say that 8 times out of 10 it's a Prius... so this is definitely welcome.

I've had like 4 cyclists ride into my Prius. It's like a magnet for the unaware.

Wow that sounds scary. Does the prius have some noise generator you can turn on?

Re: Toyota automatically stops car before it can hit pedestrian

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But what does it do if five pedestrians jump in front of the car and it has to turn and kill a different one in order to save the five?

It explodes, killing only the environment-ruining automobile driver.

(Please note: tongue-in-cheek.)

Re: Toyota automatically stops car before it can hit pedestrian

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've had like 4 cyclists ride into my Prius. It's like a magnet for the unaware.

Those things sneak up on you! It's surprising how much cyclists and pedestrians rely on engine noise.

I wouldn't be surprised if groups that work with visually impaired people, for example, lobbied to get a minimum noise level added to regulations.

Re: Toyota automatically stops car before it can hit pedestrian

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've had like 4 cyclists ride into my Prius. It's like a magnet for the unaware.

Wow that sounds scary. Does the prius have some noise generator you can turn on?

Perhaps install some big subwoofers in the trunk and play the music a little louder than is polite? (semi-serious here)
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