"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
12/07/2018 at 14:31 • Filed to: None
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"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
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“ Traffic deaths are now the leading global cause of deaths for children and young adults between 5 and 29 years old.”
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And this, just earlier this week near us . Kid was 17. No cause has been released, but it sounds like excessive speed.
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For Sweden
> ttyymmnn
12/07/2018 at 14:35 |
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True
I’d be worried if the leading cause of death for young people wasn’t accidents.
farscythe - makin da cawfee!
> ttyymmnn
12/07/2018 at 14:37 |
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traffic deaths are on the rise over here... despite cars being safer than ever
*cough smartphones cough*
as of next year it will be illegal to cycle whilst on your phone too... wich... wont do shit coz they cant enforce it near enough
automatic loss of license for at least a year might drive the point home
course they cant make money off that so wont happen
pitstop_pitowski
> ttyymmnn
12/07/2018 at 14:39 |
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This is an unfortunate trend that will only continue. The reason is distracted driving. Far too many people cannot put down a phone for anything, and until this behavior is punished it will never end. Short of treating it like a DUI, I see nothing that can be done to stop sheeple from removing themselves from their phone while driving. I do believe another reason is our “everything now” culture which has bred increasingly impatient and more agressive driving, as well. Not a good time to enjoy a motorcycle, cycling, or other like means of transportation due to these behaviors.
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ttyymmnn
> pitstop_pitowski
12/07/2018 at 14:41 |
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The reason is distracted driving.
So. Much. This. And all the auto manufacturers are doing is adding systems that to make it even easier to drive without becoming engaged in the process.
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ttyymmnn
> farscythe - makin da cawfee!
12/07/2018 at 14:43 |
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Forget about the giant asteroid. Cell phones and social media are going to destroy humanity first.
facw
> ttyymmnn
12/07/2018 at 14:47 |
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Which is good, because people aren’t going to be engaged regardless.
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facw
> ttyymmnn
12/07/2018 at 14:50 |
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I want safer cars and better drivers, but frankly the fact that it is the leading cause of death for that age range globally probably says more about massive triumphs in medicine and agriculture than it does about cars and drivers.
dogisbadob
> ttyymmnn
12/07/2018 at 15:00 |
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I thought this was going to be about street racing
vondon302
> facw
12/07/2018 at 15:43 |
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Good point!
BigBlock440
> ttyymmnn
12/07/2018 at 15:50 |
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As reductions in the prior leading causes are made, something else will take the top spot. With a reduction in wars, kids spending more time on devices rather than partaking in risky activities, etc., those have been reduced.
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ttyymmnn
> dogisbadob
12/07/2018 at 16:04 |
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An innocent driver sitting at a stop sign was killed here in Austin two days ago by street racers. One of them was taken to the hospital, and of course, the other ran.
Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
> facw
12/07/2018 at 16:13 |
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It’s an endless circle though. The more “distracted” tech they add, the more reliant people become on that tech, causing them to become even more distracted.
Shankems
> facw
12/07/2018 at 17:28 |
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EXACTLY. The article clearly states that the accident rate has remained steady. Everyone else talking about distracted driving in here is missing the point.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> ttyymmnn
12/07/2018 at 17:40 |
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He said on what is essentially a social media site.
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ttyymmnn
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
12/07/2018 at 18:50 |
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Which isn’t as insidious as FB. FB, Google etc are social engineering. We’re just talking about cars.