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There’s a common perception in the U.S. that taking public transit is dangerous. It's actually safer than driving.
(www.scientificamerican.com)
this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2026
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nothing abstract about being cut off by an F150 or SUV crossing 3 lanes of traffic to take an exit at the last minute
True. But most of the time people feel pretty safe driving, safe enough to fall asleep while hurtling down the highway at 110kmph (70mph)