Arlington, Va.—The clothing that makes pedestrians stand out to human drivers may make them invisible to automated crash prevention systems, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests. “These results suggest that some automakers need to tweak their pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems,” said IIHS President David Harkey. “It’s untenable that the clothes...

When the dummy was dressed in the reflective jacket, the CR-V didn’t slow in any of the trials, regardless of additional roadway lighting.

You can’t win. Wear all black to be “seen” by cars, or high-visibility to be seen by drivers and ignored by cars. 🤞

  • TomMasz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    4 days ago

    Carry a rifle. That’ll get you noticed. And if it doesn’t, a couple of well-aimed shots sure as shit will.

      • TomMasz@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        4 days ago

        Yeah, I know. But when your life is in danger, municipalities cater to vehicles, and drivers don’t care whether you live or die, your options are limited.

    • Showroom7561@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      4·
      4 days ago

      LOL. I saw a video of a guy (don’t know where) who has an “armed cyclist” shirt with a shit ton of lights and reflective stickers all over his bike. I’m sure nobody close passes him now!