What happens in a collision between an SUV and a microcar?

[His Highness the TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher]

It is said the Wise Man never ignores the Laws of Physics, perhaps
more applicable in the real world than the Laws of Karma. Big Truck
hits Little Car and all occupants in little car die. Where's the Law
of Karma?

On Dec 2, 12:01 am, hachiroku <hacir...@e86.GTS> wrote:
> On Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:03:39 -0800, TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser
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> Philosopher wrote:
> > On Nov 28, 9:28 pm, hachiroku <hacir...@e86.GTS> wrote:
> >> On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:47:47 -0800, TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser
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> >> Philosopher wrote:
> >> > On Nov 27, 3:00 pm, hachiroku <hacir...@e86.GTS> wrote:
> >> >> On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:14:07 -0800, TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser
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> >> >> Philosopher wrote:
> >> >> > On Nov 26, 7:05 pm, hachiroku <hacir...@e86.GTS> wrote:
> >> >> >> On Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:09:51 -0800, TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser
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> >> >> >> Philosopher wrote:
> >> >> >> > On Nov 25, 12:41 pm, hachiroku <hacir...@e86.GTS> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> On Sun, 25 Nov 2012 06:46:07 -0800, TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser
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> >> >> >> >> Philosopher wrote:
> >> >> >> >> > On Nov 25, 12:05 am, hachiroku <hacir...@e86.GTS> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >> On Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:28:57 -0600, Daniel who wants to know wrote:
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> >> >> >> >> >> >> "hachiroku"  wrote in message
> >> >> >> >> >> >>news:50b0421f$0$37061$c3e8da3$f017...@news.astraweb.com...
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> >> >> >> >> >> >> UGH! Eurpean cars? They SUCK!
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> >> >> >> >> >> > True.
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> >> >> >> >> >> >> How about a nice, er...PRIUS?
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> >> >> >> >> >> > Only if it is a Seaside Pearl or Millennium Silver NHW20 with Smart Key and
> >> >> >> >> >> > without the Touring package, the trim rings, and the hybrid badges on the
> >> >> >> >> >> > front fenders.
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> >> >> >> >> >> > Insight?
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> >> >> >> >> >> > Only if it is the original 2-seater with a manual trans.
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> >> >> >> >> >> > Leaf?
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> >> >> >> >> >> > Dunno, I would try it.
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> >> >> >> >> >> I'm with you on the Insight. Fun car to drive.
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> >> >> >> >> >> How about a CRZ? I really like those.
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> >> >> >> >> > The hp is not impressive but I'm sure it's fun to drive due to this
> >> >> >> >> > gearbox:
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> >> >> >> >> > "The Honda CR-Z is the world's first production hybrid vehicle to
> >> >> >> >> > offer a 6-speed manual transmission. These six speeds reward CR-Z
> >> >> >> >> > drivers with the perfect gear for every driving occasion."
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> >> >> >> >> > But if you go out there someone sitting on the passing lane won't let
> >> >> >> >> > you have fun. They'll say, "Look, the monkey is having fun!" And
> >> >> >> >> > they'll come and attack. ;)
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> >> >> >> >> > It's also good on gas so I recommend it. Look at this marvel of
> >> >> >> >> > technology:
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> >> >> >> >> > "The CR-Z is equipped with idle-stop, a feature that temporarily turns
> >> >> >> >> > off the engine to save fuel and minimize emissions when you come to a
> >> >> >> >> > halt. Idle-stop occurs automatically on CVT models. For 6-speed
> >> >> >> >> > models, it occurs when the car is in neutral and pressure is applied
> >> >> >> >> > to the brakes. You'll know idle-stop is engaged by the flashing green
> >> >> >> >> > light on the instrument panel. Once you take your foot off the brakes,
> >> >> >> >> > the engine restarts automatically and seamlessly."
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> >> >> >> >> These came out a couple years after I bought my Scion...:(
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> >> >> >> > What I like about bicycles is that you can dismiss one and buy another.
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> >> >> >> True that. I have a Mongoose (yeah, I know) and an OLD Fuji I found
> >> >> >> abandoned out behind a store. The manager said if I didn't take it she was
> >> >> >> sending it to the dumpster. A little grease here and there and a couple
> >> >> >> new tires...
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> >> >> >> Total cost: $28.
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> >> >> >> Nice. It's a 15 speed "City bike".
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> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >> Ronald Reagan didn't spend his whole first term blaming Jimmy Carter.
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> >> >> > I could picture myself "having fun" driving a small car but the police
> >> >> > and other drivers harass you so much that you must find fun in other
> >> >> > places. A scooter is a lot of fun without having the need to go
> >> >> > superfast.
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> >> >> Most of my cars are smaller. I don't have much trouble. Except from idiots
> >> >> that don't know how to drive, and have no courtesy.
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> >> > I think we have way too many idiots around here. And then the cops.
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> >> >> Speaking of that, did I tell you about the "Take back the Road" idiot that
> >> >> was holding up the passing lane at 8 MPH in a 45MPH zone? I'll tell yuou
> >> >> what...he earned NO respect.
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> >> >> --
> >> >> Ronald Reagan didn't spend his whole first term blaming Jimmy Carter.
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> >> > He sounds like Critical Mass.
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> >> > You know who they are, right?
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> >> I can imagine.
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> >> Do they hold their meetings in Funeral Homes?
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> >> --
> >> Ronald Reagan didn't spend his whole first term blaming Jimmy Carter.
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> > The drivers get to hate cyclists even more because of them. They are
> > just playing revolution without any particular solution. And of
> > course, they are having fun!
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> > There was a Critical Mass ride by here last night. All the roads
> > blocked.
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> Wouldn't have been blocked to me...

I don't know if you hail from Japan but they show an interesting
solution: cyclists riding on sidewalks. Perhaps they did it out of
necessity, but they seem to get along fine. On the other hand, the
Europeans demand their own space.

Even if I need a car SOMETIMES, it doesn't mean I need it all the
time. I'm not handicapped and I want to minimize my pollution that
way.

I like very small cars, such as the new Chevy Spark. That's all I need
for my 6'1" frame. Mind you, it's a Korean car, not American design.
There were so many SUVs sitting next to the Spark at this dealership.
And then you must ask yourself:

WHAT HAPPENS IN A COLLISION BETWEEN A MICROCAR AND AN SUV?


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