[macintux]

I was 3-4 feet from a building corner when someone raced around it on a scooter. Amazing to me the complete lack of both self-preservation and respect for others.

On the other hand, kids have always been stupid. We've just given them new, more powerful ways to abuse that lack of awareness.

[vkou]

> We've just given them new, more powerful ways to abuse that lack of awareness.

Automobiles for 16-year olds have been around for a very long time.

Anyways, it's quintessentially American to be talking about oversized landship SUVs and trucks killing people, only to have someone derail it into kvetching about kids and bicycles.

[dualvariable]

Okay, now do the times when some reckless driver nearly got you killed...

[macintux]

I don't disagree cars are more dangerous. But I can manage to be concerned about two things simultaneously.

[throw4847285]

But this post is about SUVs and somehow the biggest thread is about the danger of ebikes and scooters. It sure does make you think...

[dualvariable]

I'm way more concerned about getting run over or T-boned by a distracted driver in a huge pickup, and literally nothing is getting done about that.

[frollogaston]

The rate of people running stop signs and red lights is way higher on e-bikes. And cars usually aren't driving on sidewalks.

[ambicapter]

on the sidewalk? Never.