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We survived a HORRIBLE accident thanks to our Tesla

Discussion in 'Model S' started by Model S M.D., Aug 26, 2016.

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  1. Chopr147

    Chopr147 Active Member

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    The Tesla is responsible? Not the driver? So I guess Tesla making an exceptionally safe car is irresponsible?
     
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    #44 McRat, Aug 26, 2016
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    That Tesla was owned by a street racer. That Tesla was involved dual fatality head-on collision on a road (Laguna Canyon) only an idiot would race on.
    That doctor who was driving was not only an idiot, a street racer, and talentless, he is a murderer and a felon.

    The fact the badging on the car begins with a T has nothing to do with it. A Porsche would have killed them also, and it begins with a P. But in the Porsche, it would be more likely to clean the gene pool of one more stupid person with more money than talent.

    Not a fan of street racers. Sure, it's cheaper than going to a racetrack. Problem is, you kill non-participants more often on the street.
     
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    I was referring to this quote. Sounded like you were saying the Tesla was to blame. If he was racing and these 2 deaths occ. because of that the driver should be charged
     
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    He was charged.

    If I posted "HAHAAHAHAHAH!!! Look how my Toyota Sequoia flattened that Mini Cooper and killed the two guys in it! I was racing on the wrong side of the road and I'm just fine! My Sequoia is bulletproof! Safest SUV ever!", I'd be a jerk.
     
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    CHG-ON Still in love after all these miles

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    Holy cow! I am so glad that you are OK. I must say that I really do rest more easily knowing that we are driving the safest car ever built.

    I almost got T-boned by some smiling moron just the other day. Fortunately, the instant acceleration was there to get me out of the way. But thank goodness I have the habit of always looking both directions before entering any intersection.

    I have learned...
     
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  8. Model S M.D.

    Model S M.D. Ludicrous Radiologist

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    Thanks again everyone. Still get chills when going through an intersection, I suppose that will be with me for a long time. Just thankful to be alive and well...
     
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    Good to hear you are ok.

    Again those intersection things you guys have over there. Seems like you always run the gauntlet with them.

    I've said it before and I will say it again.

    Roundabouts.
     
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    Glad to hear everyone is safe, as that is the most important deal here. Cars can be replaced....
     
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    I linked IIHS real-world crash statistics which proves that a well-designed micro-car (smart car) is less fatal than a poorly-designed car three times its weight (Chevy Silverado). The smart from the IIHS statistics has less than half the fatalities of the Silverado.

    Generally != always though, and that's the point. It's only "always" if every carmaker designs safety first, but since they don't you have situations like a 1600 pound smart car besting a gigantic pick-up truck on safety.

    You should see US drivers handle roundabouts :(

    I'm in an area where they're starting to become popular, but still quite rare in most areas of my city. I'd say 8 out of my 10 close calls have been in a roundabout because we flat-out have bad drivers, and a shockingly large number of people will plow right through them with minimal yielding.
     
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    As dramatic as the front end damage is, the passenger side door looks like it took the most potentially lethal blow. I am so glad all are well!
     
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    If the driver who hit you was driving a few mph slower, the results may have been far more catastrophic. Fortunately the impact was mostly towards the front rather than focused on the drivers door.

    What type of car hit you? It think most large euro-lux sedans would have faired as well.

    Glad you are safe and will be enjoying the new 100!
     
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    Thank you!

    Alan
     
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    Glad you are ok, by the way that pic will now be used in a fake NHTSA complaint about suspension parts
     
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    Sad but true. (And funny -- what's that photo got to do with suspension? ... whatever. That guy is on the losing side, and he must know it by now, but he's still fighting.)
     
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    Glad to know that you are safe and it worked out well for you.

    So tough to see a pic of such a mangled beautiful machine.
     
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    I didn't want to sidetrack this thread but can someone explain this to me? I've seen it referenced here a few times already.
     
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