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This is also the company that promises to prioritise the vehicle occupants over pedestrians.
Linky
I mean that's exactly what the driver would do, I'm not sure why this is controversial
Nah, I think most people would crash into a tree rather than clear a sidewalk. Cars are designed to protect you in a crash. Pedestrians don't have seatbelts, crash zones, and airbags.
I think you're way over estimating driver reflexes and reaction capabilities. I don't think most accidents give a good long time to consider the next step.