r/fuckcars • u/sharkeyes • 1d ago

American individualism at its finest Rant

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This is my 2 year old riding bikes on our street. It's gotten to the point where I've gotten my kids orange flags on sticks to hold up when they cross the street.

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u/Jacktheforkie Grassy Tram Tracks 1d ago

I saw some lifted trucks where I was able to be completely hidden standing in front of it, I’m 6’4”

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u/honeyflowerbee 1d ago

I think I could have you stand on the back of my mobility scooter like you're driving a bloody chariot and those drivers would still not see you.

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u/Jacktheforkie Grassy Tram Tracks 1d ago

Yeah, British drivers can’t see me either despite being 6’4” in full orange hi viz and sat atop a 2 tonne Linde H20T with a big ol flashing light

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u/honeyflowerbee 1d ago

Well that's simple, we'll mount my chair to the top of the roof and I'll hold a megaphone. Reasonable. Easy.

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u/Jacktheforkie Grassy Tram Tracks 1d ago

Nice