Hate how the BBC always use passive voice for car crashes. No mention that a driver is at fault.

  • Nouveau_Burnswick@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    it could have been a mechanical failure

    So the owner (who is probably the driver)'s fault.

    a panicky swerve to avoid a dog running into the road, etc.

    So the driver’s fault.

    Without knowing more they report passively, which I feel is appropriate.

    But yes, this remains correct even if the driver is at fault, someone must assign that fault, and that’s not BBC’s job. Could passive voice the driver in there too though.

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      1 year ago

      On the note of mechanical faults, it is odd that cars are typically safetied when sold/transfered to a new owner and never really required to be inspected again. Regular safety inspections should be a mandatory part of car ownership.

      • donnachaidh@lemmy.dcmrobertson.com
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        1 year ago

        It is in the UK. You have to get an annual MOT check, I believe. I’ve also found it odd that that isn’t required where I am either, though.

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        1 year ago

        We had them when I was a kid in Virginia. My shitty Corolla failed because the driver-side door handle didn’t work on the inside.

        They wanted $150 to fix it, so I just tied a rope to the mechanism inside the door. It passed.

        All-told, it’s a great idea and also provides some business for local mechanics.

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        1 year ago

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