FatCats2fat t1_iy1jnxo wrote on November 28, 2022 at 1:11 AM

Reply to comment by sumpdiddlyump_ in The Exceptionally American Problem of Rising Roadway Deaths (includes a focus on pedestrian and cyclist deaths in DC) by woulditkillyoutolift

Chaotic isn't necessarily bad. Part of the problem with our roads is that they're so wide and straight that drivers feel safe going way too fast.

To an extent, uncomfortable drivers are more cautious, slower, and safer.

sumpdiddlyump_ t1_iy4s006 wrote on November 28, 2022 at 7:18 PM

Yeah, that’s my thinking too. The reason other countries have fewer road deaths is precisely because it’s so uncomfortable to drive, making for cautious drivers.