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The Reason Why Are Trucks Getting Bigger

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173 points yasp | 4 comments | 11 Aug 22 13:06 UTC | HN request time: 0.627s | source
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TheRealDunkirk ◴[11 Aug 22 13:57 UTC] No.32425642[source]▶
I drive a Honda CR-V, and the thing that bothers me is that, even in an SUV, I CAN'T SEE AROUND THESE THINGS. I almost got hit pulling out of a parking space because you literally can't see past the front end of these monsters without sticking your nose out of the space.

I was traveling down the interstate not long ago, and had one of these new trucks to my left, and a semi tractor to my right. The front end of the truck was a FOOT higher than the semi. (These trucks has all the design finesse of a brick with a cutout for a bed.) I presume that the auto makers justify the ridiculous sight lines with all-around cameras and warning sirens or something.

I've long been a "hey, you do you" kind of person when it comes to vehicles and emissions, but I really, really resent this trend. I think it creates unnecessary hazards.

Also, have fun with paying for the gas, and good luck finding parking spaces.

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1. Bud ◴[11 Aug 22 14:23 UTC] No.32426085[source]▶
Did you not really read the comment in your haste to blame the commenter for tailgating?

They didn't refer to any vehicle at all in front of them.

Tailgating is a big problem, though.

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2. nsxwolf ◴[11 Aug 22 14:27 UTC] No.32426157[source]▶
Fair, there are other visibility issues besides being behind a car. Maybe it's because I drove a Miata for many years - I couldn't see around anything, not just trucks. I just adapted. At lights, I would creep up if there was enough room and get a look. If not, I'd just wait until it was clear.
3. throwaway0a5e ◴[11 Aug 22 14:55 UTC] No.32426691[source]▶
> You're following too close, like most drivers.

You're an outlier who thinks they know better and your standards do not reflect the average person, like all people who complain about "most" people's choices when it comes to subjective matters like risk assessment, the right way to cook a steak, what colors look good on a house, etc, etc.

Basically it's impossible for "most people" to be wrong here because the standard for what is reasonable is roughly defined by social consensus.

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4. kixiQu ◴[11 Aug 22 15:11 UTC] No.32426943[source]▶
That would be the case if "too close" were to be defined only by establishing consistent expectations to be shared by all drivers. There are also compelling safety reasons independent of driver expectations to follow at a greater distance.