Running over cyclists with truck = bad thing

Found a news story with a great example of stating the obvious – or rather, quoting the obvious. In the story, the technical manager of a major insurer is quoted as saying:

“Apart from the moral obligation to more vulnerable road users, killing or injuring cyclists can seriously damage truck companies’ reputations.”

So if you mow down cyclists with a truck, people will think less of you. That's good to know.

Think of your reputation!

Editrix said...: Damn you, "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"! You've led me to believe that mowing cyclists down could indirectly boost my street cred. NOW I understand why people don't chest-bump me when I tell them I'm facing charges of vehicular manslaughter. Why didn't I spend less time running over people and more time stealing Louis Vuitton handbags? Why? Why!; 5 June 2008 at 21:10
JD (The Engine Room) said...: Ah, the designers seem not to have included cyclists in GTA4 – a serious omission, if you ask me. Shep, if you're reading this, I hold you individually responsible...; 6 June 2008 at 12:56
TootsNYC said...: "So if you mow down cyclists with a truck, people will think less of you."

Yes, but you'll get points!; 6 June 2008 at 17:01

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