New Speed Bump... What do you think? - Toyota Yaris Forums

STC · 09-08-2010, 07:14 PM

You decide... Good idea? Bad idea?

http://news.yahoo.com/odd/upshot

I think... WTF!

Cheers!

*tk-421* · 09-08-2010, 07:31 PM

They should drop a bag full of ketchup on their cars right at the end for added realism.

fmicle · 09-08-2010, 08:03 PM

I think it's stupid. Someone wrote that they should have painted an M1 Abrams Battle Tank instead

SailDesign · 09-08-2010, 08:51 PM

I think some old dear is going to have a heart attack, and then their kids will sue.
+1 for the Abrams....

why? · 09-09-2010, 11:34 AM

totally stupid. Especially the last part,"As for drivers who become can't process optical illusions, Dunne argued that they have no business on the road in the first place.

"It's a static image," he said. "If a driver can't respond to this appropriately, that person shouldn't be driving, and that's a whole different problem."

Just for saying that the dude should be fired.

It doesn't say if they've tested this at all, I bet they haven't. Who knows what effect it could have on people with certain eye conditions that leave them with good vision, but makes them see certain things differently.

Shroomster · 09-09-2010, 11:35 AM

is it just me, I can't seem to locate the speed bump, the pic is at a bad angle....

the entire road surface looks flat to me....the lower parts like the shoes look elongated...weird...

::EDIT::
just read the article, ok so it is just an image and no real speed bump.... Original posters thread title is kind of misleading but not their fault...

47_MasoN_47 · 09-09-2010, 12:12 PM

I think this is the most stupid thing ever. To me, all this is saying is that it's ok to run over children as long as you do it slowly.

fnkngrv · 09-09-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47_MasoN_47

I think this is the most stupid thing ever. To me, all this is saying is that it's ok to run over children as long as you do it slowly.

That is a VERY good point....

+10000000000000

cali yaris · 09-09-2010, 12:17 PM

^ unless you're the type to hit the gas when you see that.

*tk-421* · 09-09-2010, 12:59 PM

Exactly. It might actually have the opposite effect. Now drivers will become less sensitive to braking when seeing children in the middle of the road, real or not.

cali yaris · 09-09-2010, 01:44 PM

got Vancouver some nice press though!

BluYrs · 09-09-2010, 01:59 PM

Lots of emergency brakings leading to lots of rear crashes- how can that be better than a regular speed bump?

fnkngrv · 09-09-2010, 02:41 PM

^ what is an emergency brake? Are you talking the parking brake?

47_MasoN_47 · 09-09-2010, 03:17 PM

I'm pretty sure he means emergency brakings as in braking quickly in the instance of an emergency.

STC · 09-09-2010, 03:36 PM

I guess society doesn't value or respect human life?

Running over time after time of an image of a child? WTF! This is a mentally sick idea! What is this world coming to?

yarrr · 09-09-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluYrs

Lots of emergency brakings leading to lots of rear crashes- how can that be better than a regular speed bump?

Reports on some local red light cameras have shown that rear end crashes have gone up, and more than accidents from people running red lights have gone down since the cameras were installed.

TRDMarty · 09-09-2010, 04:04 PM

They really should of made the concrete raised & conformed in the shape of the kid so when you run it over it actually would feel like it.

Then it would scare the crap out of the driver.

yarrr · 09-09-2010, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRDMarty

They really should of made the concrete raised & conformed in the shape of the kid so when you run it over it actually would feel like it.

Then it would scare the crap out of the driver.

With motion sensors that activate a speaker letting out a little girl's scream. THEN the ketchup packets.

09-08-2010, 07:31 PM	#2
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09-08-2010, 08:03 PM	#3
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09-09-2010, 11:34 AM	#5
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	totally stupid. Especially the last part,"As for drivers who become can't process optical illusions, Dunne argued that they have no business on the road in the first place. "It's a static image," he said. "If a driver can't respond to this appropriately, that person shouldn't be driving, and that's a whole different problem." Just for saying that the dude should be fired. It doesn't say if they've tested this at all, I bet they haven't. Who knows what effect it could have on people with certain eye conditions that leave them with good vision, but makes them see certain things differently. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

09-09-2010, 12:12 PM	#7
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	I think this is the most stupid thing ever. To me, all this is saying is that it's ok to run over children as long as you do it slowly. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

09-09-2010, 12:17 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ unless you're the type to hit the gas when you see that. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-08-2010, 08:51 PM	#4
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	I think some old dear is going to have a heart attack, and then their kids will sue. +1 for the Abrams....

09-09-2010, 11:35 AM	#6
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	is it just me, I can't seem to locate the speed bump, the pic is at a bad angle.... the entire road surface looks flat to me....the lower parts like the shoes look elongated...weird... ::EDIT:: just read the article, ok so it is just an image and no real speed bump.... Original posters thread title is kind of misleading but not their fault...

09-09-2010, 12:59 PM	#10
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Exactly. It might actually have the opposite effect. Now drivers will become less sensitive to braking when seeing children in the middle of the road, real or not. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

09-09-2010, 01:44 PM	#11
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09-09-2010, 01:59 PM	#12
BluYrs ヴィッツドライバー View User's Garage Drives: 2006 3d 1.0 Linea Sol Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 433	Lots of emergency brakings leading to lots of rear crashes- how can that be better than a regular speed bump? __________________ The blue one

09-09-2010, 02:41 PM	#13
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09-09-2010, 03:17 PM	#14
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	I'm pretty sure he means emergency brakings as in braking quickly in the instance of an emergency. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

09-09-2010, 03:36 PM	#15
STC "LibertyRides!" View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB \| 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 576	I guess society doesn't value or respect human life? Running over time after time of an image of a child? WTF! This is a mentally sick idea! What is this world coming to? __________________ ~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent

09-09-2010, 04:04 PM	#17
TRDMarty Drives: Polar White 2008, 3Dr HB TRD ' Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Corona CA Posts: 403	They really should of made the concrete raised & conformed in the shape of the kid so when you run it over it actually would feel like it. Then it would scare the crap out of the driver.

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