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    10 hours ago

    There are some American safety requirements that are based on protecting the safety of the driver at the expense of everything else that a not of cheaper vehicles might not meet.

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        One example is a strong A-Pillar on a car–the metal post to the left and right of the windshield. Most manufacturers meet the standard by making it really beefy and wide. It protects the driver from collision but makes collision more likely by obstructing the driver’s vision.

        Car safety standards in the US are actively hostile to anyone outside a car.