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Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate of all auto brands, study finds

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307 points MBCook | 1 comments | 15 Nov 24 20:15 UTC | HN request time: 0.216s | source
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legitster ◴[15 Nov 24 20:46 UTC] No.42150811[source]▶
In a big picture, this makes sense. You can load the cars with safety features, but it doesn't change the fact that these cars are very heavy, very fast, and loaded with features that reward distracted driving. In the US at least, the top killer of drivers are trees on the side of the road.
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akira2501 ◴[15 Nov 24 21:11 UTC] No.42151123[source]▶
> and loaded with features

"Ludicrous mode."

> the top killer of drivers are trees on the side of the road.

It's actually alcohol and drugs. Which is the reason those drivers find themselves in the trees.

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doctorpangloss[dead post] ◴[15 Nov 24 21:15 UTC] No.42151170[source]▶
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rich_sasha ◴[15 Nov 24 21:22 UTC] No.42151247[source]▶
I never understood how in America, a DUI seems to be (from films etc) a relatively minor issue. In the UK you get a prison sentence, even if you didn't cause any harm (eg we're spot-tested).
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1. throwup238 ◴[15 Nov 24 21:29 UTC] No.42151330[source]▶
For the average American with no criminal record it’s relatively serious. It depends on the state but you’ll usually spend the night or weekend in jail until you can make bail. It can have career repercussions and America’s lenient approach to road accidents goes out the window so if anyone gets hurt except you, there will be a felony charge up to manslaughter.