minus-square@redtea@lemmygrad.mlhexbear5•9 months agoThe question is, when you come to a train crossing and it's safe to cross, do you go fast or slow down 'just in case'? I slow down but can't help thinking that's more dangerous. But then I think, do I want to be going fast if I do get hit? linkfedilink
minus-squareAbracadaniel [he/him]hexbear4•9 months agoIf you get hit, the speed your car is traveling prior to impact will make no difference. Where your car gets hit might matter. link
minus-square@OprahsedCreature@lemmy.mlhexbear2•9 months agoProbably just adds more force to the equation unless it's the difference between hitting the front and back of the car. linkfedilink
The question is, when you come to a train crossing and it's safe to cross, do you go fast or slow down 'just in case'? I slow down but can't help thinking that's more dangerous. But then I think, do I want to be going fast if I do get hit?
If you get hit, the speed your car is traveling prior to impact will make no difference. Where your car gets hit might matter.
Probably just adds more force to the equation unless it's the difference between hitting the front and back of the car.