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[–] [email protected] 19 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Doesn't have crumple zones? How does this thing possibly meet safety standards?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Normally pickup trucks and SUVs in the USA are considered "light trucks" which have easier safety and emissions standards.

I don't really know the ins and outs if it though, I just watch videos on the internet.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, "light trucks" also includes full size vans, minivans, SUVs. Which is a big reason why there are so many of those on the road: manufacturers don't have to meet the same fuel economy or safety standards as passenger cars.

[–] Robcia1220 4 points 11 months ago

This is why full size pickups are getting bigger. Each year the regulation requirements adjust so manufacturers adjust to avoid the to comply. This is why the incoming 2024 Toyota Tacoma is roughly the same size as full sized pickups in the 90’s.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago
[–] banana_head 8 points 11 months ago

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[–] KpntAutismus 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

compared to an f-150 lightning, it has roughly the same amount of crumpling. i think the panels around the front are just a little thinner than the steel panels the f-150 uses.

but both are far more dangerous than your average hatchback due to the visibility alone. you are literally allowed to remove all rear-view mirrors in america.

[–] EatYouWell 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Iirc you only have to have one functional mirror, but that may vary by state.

A rear-view mirror really isn't super necessary, though. If you angle your side view mirrors right, you can see enough to drive safely.

[–] KpntAutismus 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

i do know the cybertruck has backup cameras and all that, but a little silver-coated piece of glass is hard to replace with cameras.

but if it's allowed to be sold, and people are buying it, i don't have any say in that. i just wish people would be more aware of their surroundings.

[–] EatYouWell 1 points 11 months ago

No, what I'm saying is that having a rear view isn't necessary at all to drive safely. Panel vans, delivery trucks, semis, etc. don't have them.