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Well, I assume the idea is to see the children before they're that close....
That being said, from my small vehicle I could probably tell what shoes someone is wearing from the same distance that the driver of one of these monstrosities can barely tell their hair color.
I get why trucks exist, I just don't get why so many people drive them as their primary or only vehicle when they don't regularly haul anything more than groceries.
Well, I assume the idea is to see the children before they're that close....
It is, but that does not help you when you stop to talk with the neighbour and their child runs in front of your car while you don't see.
It should at least be mandatory to have a front & rear facing cameras and proximity sensors for cars like this.
EPA regulations on emissions, in relation to size, caused light trucks (and the SUVs based on them) to grow to the size you see. Ironically, the fuel efficient small pickup trucks and SUVs we grew up with in the 80s and 90s don't meet modern standards. I die a little inside every time I see one of the Nissan trucks, like the one I totaled. ;_;
I'm holding on to my 21 year old 1st gen Colorado like my life depends on it. I'm so mad small pickups aren't a choice nowadays...
*fucking. You can say fucking on the internet. Don't worry, we won't tell your mommy.
Oh wow. They did the math.
Why do our car manufacturers here even remotely think this is okay?
They don't think it's okay, but neither do they care. They want money even if it means killing kids.
Emotional support vehicles, lol
Pavement princesses. Will never haul a load heavier than some groceries, maybe a couple 2x4s, and the owner's fat ass.
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They really should be! They're like cockroaches here in Alberta...they're everywhere.
I know right, children are the worst
Since I live in a place where driving is necessary (Texas), I drive a smaller electric car.
From my perspective, even small SUVs are far too big. If I'm behind them at a light, I can't see when the light changes.
I was recently surprised to learn that in other countries, they have popular versions of pickup trucks that are smaller than almost anything you can find here in the states.
Anybody who buys a vehicle that size in OP's picture would have to be a sociopath. They do not consider how other people are affected by their selfish actions.
But how will I advertise how insecure I am about my small wiener if I can't drive a monster with five gallons to the mile on diesel?
You have a point but the margins are like 30% more plus these dumb chucklefucks are willing to pay 67%apr over 9 years I think we can afford the odd child death
Right. Get those kids if from front my truck. I gotta go to Walmart to get a bag of cool ranch Doritos.
btw when they blind me at night going 75 mph in the rocky mountains, i find it to be deadly too.
I always get nervous whenever i see one of these new GM pickups cuz they are just wayy too tall.
And you know the driver's not a bright spark.