Re:Hard-braking events as indicators of road segment crash risk
by maest on Monday February 09, 2026 @01:19PM
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Coming from outside the US, I was shocked to see how many drivers were on their phones _while the car is in motion_, scrolling Instagram or similar.
Re:Hard-braking events as indicators of road segment crash risk
by michaelcampbell on Monday February 09, 2026 @05:19PM
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Add to that the relative ease to get a license in the US, and the level of punishment for breaking the laws.
I (an American) was on holiday and Switzerland and was explained the process of getting your license back if you lose it. It is a big disincentive to driving badly and putting yourself at risk of that, to be sure.
Inb4 deaths per mile driven, I'd argue higher VMT in the U.S.A. only proves the point - too many cars being driven too much because of silly land use. High VMT is acutally a symptom of a dangerous mobility system as much as a cause.