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Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by xtiansimon »

rpmisms wrote: post #330
dylan604 wrote: post #301

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you recognize that your in a blind spot, are you prevented from adjusting your position because you've pulled too far forward to actually place yourself in the blind spot? I know I sometimes find myself in positions that I know well to avoid, but sometimes it takes a second for it to be realized. My favorite is being aligned next to a semi's trailer wheels. I will slow down to avoid sitting in that spot when movin…

I'll sit in a blind spot on a motorcycle happily, if there's no other traffic. If there is, I pull forward next to the window instead.

> “I'll sit in a blind spot on a motorcycle happily, if there’s no other traffic…”

Because you believe the driver has no incentive to change lanes, and so there is low probability they will change lanes unexpectedly?

Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by cassianoleal »

BitwiseFool wrote: post #233
Swizec wrote: post #188

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Here's a video about an intersection that had to be redesigned due to A-pillars. Vehicles approaching from opposite ends could hide in each other's blind spots and crash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpgpE6wjF30 As a motorcyclist, I hide in people's A-pillar blind spots all the time. It's quite unnerving.

Interesting video, but I can't help but think the roadway is now worse. It's disjointed and there are two intersections instead of one. Why not install a red light or a roundabout?

> the roadway is now worse

Worse for whom? If it has the intended effect (and apparently it does), it's certainly not worse for the cyclists who were getting hurt.

> Why not install a red light or a roundabout?

Tom Scott explains the reasons for not installing traffic lights or speed bumps in the original video.

On top of those, if drivers are not even reducing their speed at the stop sign, what would make them do that for a red light?

I'm not sure how a roundabout is better for anyone than the staggered junction.

It's certainly worse for the cyclist on the main road, who would have to pay a lot more attention to a lot more places, and also reduce speed.

It's certainly worse for drivers on the main road, who lose their right-of-way.

It's unlikely to be (much?) better to the drivers on the side road, who still have to go through junctions - only this time they're between the road and the roundabout and vice-versa.

Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by talldatethrow »

panick21_ wrote: post #397
talldatethrow wrote: post #82

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They really should. It's a good way not to die. Just like many of the motorcyclists that die should have worn helmets, not gone above the speed limit, and not drank alcohol. Those 3 things account for something like 60% of motorcycle deaths. Edit: The point is, people contribute heavily to their deaths on motorcycles. And I assume on foot too. Wearing ear phones? Chance of death through the roof. Talking on the phone…

And if a woman gets raped and then beaten to death its her fault because she was wearing sexy cloths.

And if someone leaves a laptop on the passenger seat of an open convertible parked downtown, it's their fault when it gets stolen.

Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by talldatethrow »

SantalBlush wrote: post #375
talldatethrow wrote: post #300

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Forget the driver, you can't control for that when you're walking. So you're left with acting better as a pedestrian.

Absolutely nobody thinks it's about controlling the driver when you're walking. You're debating a point that no one made.

The guy I responded to did basically that, trying to assign blame to drivers. Why would I care what some drivers do when I'm crossing the street? I assume all drivers are bad and act accordingly. The people that don't do that, are more likely to get hit. That's what I meant.

Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by JohnFen »

rpmisms wrote: post #330
dylan604 wrote: post #301

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you recognize that your in a blind spot, are you prevented from adjusting your position because you've pulled too far forward to actually place yourself in the blind spot? I know I sometimes find myself in positions that I know well to avoid, but sometimes it takes a second for it to be realized. My favorite is being aligned next to a semi's trailer wheels. I will slow down to avoid sitting in that spot when movin…

I'll sit in a blind spot on a motorcycle happily, if there's no other traffic. If there is, I pull forward next to the window instead.

If there's no other traffic, why not avoid being near the car at all?

Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by JohnFen »

ChrisClark wrote: post #85
CobrastanJorji wrote: post #26

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That's pretty much how I would feel for this or for the Homer Car. Is either one a good idea? Probably not, no. But it's fun to see different things, and trying new stuff is how we learn and grow, even when we do it because the CEO or his brother is making bad decisions.

That's why I like that the Nissan Cube is a thing, though I wouldn't buy one, I like that it's not symmetrical and that they tried something different.

The only time I have enjoyed seeing a Cube is when I spotted one with a bumper sticker that read "Fuck aerodynamics".

Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by iancmceachern »

mike_d wrote: post #17
xp84 wrote: post #3

I'm rooting for it despite it being silly and not a practical pickup, strictly because every car people are buying looks identical (picture a crossover SUV from Toyota, Chevy, BMW etc. Basically shoe-shaped things). This looks like a concept car that would never come to market. I hope it sells really well and convinces others to bring actually-creative designs to market.

> because every car people are buying looks identical It is almost like all other car makers know something Tesla does not. Maybe that big reflective flat surfaces are not safe for other drivers on sunny days.

Other tesla cars included

Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by iancmceachern »

TheOtherHobbes wrote: post #111
xp84 wrote: post #3

I'm rooting for it despite it being silly and not a practical pickup, strictly because every car people are buying looks identical (picture a crossover SUV from Toyota, Chevy, BMW etc. Basically shoe-shaped things). This looks like a concept car that would never come to market. I hope it sells really well and convinces others to bring actually-creative designs to market.

It looks like a 1980s CGI low-poly render of a random asset from a forgotten video game. It's "cyber" in a purely backward-looking nostalgic way. You can do some astounding things with laser cutting (etc) now. This is some steel panels bolted together to make a child's drawing with wheels.

Totally, like something from Mechwarrior 2

Re: Cybertruck Launch

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Post by iancmceachern »

owenpalmer wrote: post #183
jehb wrote: post #89

I wonder how much the demand for this vehicle has changed since it was first announced. I was definitely on the bandwagon from this thing from the first time I saw it. Four years of Elon's dumb antics and I now absolutely will not spend a dime at any company he's associated with.

Not buying from Tesla because you hate Elon is just as silly as buying from Tesla because you love Elon.

Not really.

It's silly to buy from Tesla for any reason but you want one of their products, all other reasons are trivial.

There are many non trivial reasons that you may not want to give your money to a company or organization.

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